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Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(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
Sony W620
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony W620

 7030 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus 7030

 W620 7030 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony W620

 7030 W620 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Sony W620
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography features
Sony W620 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Sony W620
 Olympus Stylus 7030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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