Olympus 7030 vs Sony QX100

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7030 versus Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The 7030 was revealed 4 years before the QX100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7030 scores versus the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7030 versus Sony QX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 7030 compared to the QX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and QX100.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7030 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony QX100 will give greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.