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Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(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
  • Also Known as mju 7030
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 3 years prior to the HX30V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7030 matches up against the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony HX30V

 7030 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus 7030

 HX30V 7030 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony HX30V

 7030 HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 has physical dimensions 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 HX30V 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).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7030 against the HX30V.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and HX30V.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography features
Sony HX30V Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
Sony HX30V Travel photography factors
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (254g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
Sony HX30V Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Sony HX30V
 Olympus Stylus 7030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Alternate name mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-02-28
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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 140 gr (0.31 lb) 254 gr (0.56 lb)
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 Overall 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 images
Style of battery - 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 1 1
Launch pricing $179 $420