Olympus 7030 vs Sony W730

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7030 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was revealed 4 years prior to the W730 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7030 matches up against the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 features external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7030 and Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 7030 versus the W730.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and W730.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W730 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind in sensor innovation.