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Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX10 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus 7030 versus Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was revealed 19 months earlier than the TX10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7030 matches up vs the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony TX10

 7030 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus 7030

 TX10 7030 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony TX10

 7030 TX10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 versus Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7030 compared to the TX10.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and TX10.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX10 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography factors
Sony TX10 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography details
Sony TX10 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX10 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Sony TX10
 Olympus Stylus 7030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Also Known as mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 140g (0.31 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $179 $309