Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-6
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced March 2013
- Renewed by Sony A6000
Photography Glossary Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly similar but the 7030 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 7030 was released 4 years before the NEX-6 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7030 matches up against the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony NEX-6
| 7030 | NEX-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus 7030
| NEX-6 | 7030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 39 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony NEX-6
| 7030 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 7030 compared to the NEX-6.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and NEX-6 is 95 and 85 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and NEX-6.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7030 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Also Known as | mju 7030 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2013-03-25 |
| 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140g (0.31 pounds) | 345g (0.76 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $179 | $365 |