Olympus 7030 vs Sony S950

Lets look closer at the Olympus 7030 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was unveiled 11 months later than the S950 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7030 grades vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 features 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 S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7030 vs Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7030 and the S950.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and S950.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern 7030 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.