Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB850F

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The 7030 was announced 24 months before the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 7030 matches up versus the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 7030 vs the WB850F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and WB850F.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.