Olympus 7030 vs Sony RX10 II

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 7030 and Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 7030 was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7030 matches up vs the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 and Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7030 and the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and RX10 II is 95 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and RX10 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7030 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 II will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind in sensor tech.