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Olympus 7030 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus 7030 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(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
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 7030 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released around the same time to the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 7030 grades vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony S2000

 7030 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus 7030

 S2000 7030 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony S2000

 7030 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. 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) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 and Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 7030 vs the S2000.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and S2000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 7030 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Sony S2000
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Sony S2000
 Olympus Stylus 7030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Alternate name mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $179 $225