Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Renewed by Sony NEX-C3
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is pretty similar but the 7030 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe 7030 was revealed 5 months prior to the NEX-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 7030 grades vs the NEX-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony NEX-3
| 7030 | NEX-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus 7030
| NEX-3 | 7030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony NEX-3
| 7030 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar generation |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 7030 compared to the NEX-3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and NEX-3 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and NEX-3.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The 7030 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher.
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Otherwise known as | mju 7030 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 297 gr (0.65 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $179 | $0 |