Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX20V
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX10V
- Updated by Sony HX30V
Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7030 versus Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 7030 was announced 3 years earlier than the HX20V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7030 grades versus the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony HX20V
7030 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus 7030
HX20V | 7030 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 30 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony HX20V
7030 | HX20V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 has got exterior measurements 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 HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 7030 versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 7030 compared to the HX20V.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and HX20V.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Otherwise known as | mju 7030 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lbs) | 254g (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $179 | $397 |