Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-5N

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-5N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively similar but the 7030 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The 7030 was launched 21 months before the NEX-5N which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7030 scores against the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 features exterior 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-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 7030 against the NEX-5N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and NEX-5N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and NEX-5N.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 7030 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5N will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.