Olympus 7030 vs Sony WX30

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 7030 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was manufactured 18 months before the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7030 scores against the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 features outer 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 WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 7030 versus the WX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and WX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX30 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.