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Olympus 7030 vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7030
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony W830 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 7030 and Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7030 was revealed 5 years prior to the W830 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7030 scores vs the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony W830

 7030 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus 7030

 W830 7030 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony W830

 7030 W830 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus 7030 and Sony W830 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 7030 versus the W830.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and W830.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W830 to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
Portrait photography with Sony W830
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Sony W830
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography details
Sony W830 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Sony W830
 Olympus Stylus 7030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Also Known as mju 7030 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $179 $128