Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V 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
- Also Known as mju 7030
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony HX30V
7030 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus 7030
HX30V | 7030 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony HX30V
7030 | HX30V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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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 |