Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX50V

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus 7030 and Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was manufactured 4 years before the HX50V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 7030 matches up vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 comes with outer 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) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7030 vs the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and HX50V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind in sensor tech.