Olympus 7030 vs Sony W690

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus 7030 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 3 years earlier than the W690 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7030 grades against the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7030 versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7030 and the W690.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and W690.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W690 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 7030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.