Olympus 7030 vs Sony W650

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

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.

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

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.