Olympus 7030 vs Sony A230

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 7030 versus Sony A230, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 7030 was manufactured 8 months after the A230 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7030 grades against the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 7030 and the A230.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and A230.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 7030 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 7030 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent 7030 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.