• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 196.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Stylus-7030 advantages over Canon 330 HS

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $230 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Canon 330 HS advantages over Olympus Stylus-7030

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    240 mm vs 196 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Olympus 7010

Olympus Stylus-7030
Olympus 7010
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
Canon 330 HS
Olympus 7010
  • $596
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7040

Olympus Stylus-7030
Olympus Stylus-7040
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
Canon 330 HS
Olympus Stylus-7040
  • $596
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compared to Canon A4000 IS

Olympus Stylus-7030
Canon A4000 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
Canon 330 HS
Canon A4000 IS
  • $596
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compared to Canon N

Olympus Stylus-7030
Canon N
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
Canon 330 HS
Canon N
  • $596
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Nikon S6500

Olympus Stylus-7030
Nikon S6500
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon 330 HS
Nikon S6500
  • $596
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
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