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Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony W370

 7030 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus 7030

 W370 7030 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony W370

 7030 W370 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7030
Vlogging with Sony W370
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Sony W370
 Olympus Stylus 7030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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