Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX100V

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was revealed 21 months earlier than the HX100V making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 7030 scores versus the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 7030 compared to the HX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and HX100V.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.