Olympus 7030 vs Sony WX500

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7030 vs Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7030 matches up versus the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 offers external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 7030 versus the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and WX500.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX500 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.