Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370
95 Imaging
36 Features
27 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7030 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 7030 was announced at a similar time to the W370 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7030 matches up against the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony W370
7030 | W370 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus 7030
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony W370
7030 | W370 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 offers external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 7030 versus Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 7030 and the W370.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and W370.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7030 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $179 | $230 |