Olympus 7030 vs Sony WX50
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 7030 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 7030 was revealed 3 years prior to the WX50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 7030 matches up versus the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony WX50
| 7030 | WX50 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus 7030
| WX50 | 7030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony WX50
| 7030 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7030 versus the WX50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and WX50.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX50 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Also referred to as | mju 7030 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $179 | $250 |
