• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 196.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Stylus-7030 advantages over Canon SX30 IS

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $430 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 107 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    140g vs 615g
    Lighter weight

Canon SX30 IS advantages over Olympus Stylus-7030

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    840 mm vs 196 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 370 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • 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
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • 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
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 7010

Olympus Stylus-7030
Olympus 7010
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Olympus Stylus-7030 vs Olympus 7010

Canon SX30 IS
Olympus 7010
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus 7010

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

Compare Olympus Stylus-7030 vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Canon SX30 IS
Olympus Stylus-7040
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Compared to Sony HX100V

Olympus Stylus-7030
Sony HX100V
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $312
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus Stylus-7030 vs Sony HX100V

Canon SX30 IS
Sony HX100V
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Hot shoe
  • Wider angle lens
  • $312
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX100V

Compared to Canon SX40 HS

Olympus Stylus-7030
Canon SX40 HS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus Stylus-7030 vs Canon SX40 HS

Canon SX30 IS
Canon SX40 HS
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS

Compared to Canon A4000 IS

Olympus Stylus-7030
Canon A4000 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus Stylus-7030 vs Canon A4000 IS

Canon SX30 IS
Canon A4000 IS
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

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