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Olympus 7030 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W650 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W650 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 7030 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the W650 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7030 matches up against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony W650

 7030 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus 7030

 W650 7030 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony W650

 7030 W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7030 versus the W650.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and W650.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
Sony W650 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Sony W650
 Olympus Stylus 7030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also called as mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options 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
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Form 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
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $179 $140