Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally referred to as mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 7030 was launched 24 months earlier than the W620 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the 7030 grades vs the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony W620
7030 | W620 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus 7030
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony W620
7030 | W620 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 7030 against the W620.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and W620.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older 7030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Also referred to as | mju 7030 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $179 | $102 |