Olympus 7030 vs Sony A560

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus 7030 versus Sony A560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the 7030 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 7030 was announced 7 months earlier than the A560 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7030 scores against the A560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7030 versus Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 7030 and the A560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and A560 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and A560.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The 7030 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh harder. The older 7030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.