Olympus 7030 vs Sony W710

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus 7030 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 4 years prior to the W710 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7030 scores versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 offers 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) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 7030 vs the W710.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and W710.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W710 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 7030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.