Olympus 7030 vs Sony WX10

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus 7030 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 12 months before the WX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7030 matches up vs the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 has external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 7030 against the WX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and WX10.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX10 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.