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Olympus 7030 vs Sony A380

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Olympus 7030 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony A380 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 7030 versus Sony A380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively similar but the 7030 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 7030 was manufactured 5 months after the A380 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7030 grades vs the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony A380

 7030 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus 7030

 A380 7030 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony A380

 7030 A380 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7030 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7030 versus Sony A380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7030 vs the A380.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and A380.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 7030 features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Sony A380
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 fps)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography details
Sony A380 Travel photography details
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (500 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging factors
Sony A380 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Sony A380
 Olympus Stylus 7030Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Otherwise known as mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 519 grams (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $179 $899