Olympus 7030 vs Sony QX10
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony QX10 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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2013

Olympus 7030 vs Sony QX10 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 7030 vs Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The 7030 was announced 4 years earlier than the QX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7030 grades against the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony QX10
7030 | QX10 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus 7030
QX10 | 7030 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | September 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 44 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony QX10
7030 | QX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Olympus 7030 vs Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 7030 against the QX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and QX10.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus 7030 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Also called as | mju 7030 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2013-09-04 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
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 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | - |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 105g (0.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 220 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $179 | $250 |