• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 196.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Stylus-7030 advantages over Canon A4000 IS

Canon A4000 IS advantages over Olympus Stylus-7030

  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

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 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
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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
  • 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
Canon A4000 IS
Olympus 7010
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher extended ISO

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 A4000 IS
Olympus Stylus-7040
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out

Compared to Fujifilm JZ250

Olympus Stylus-7030
Fujifilm JZ250
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
Canon A4000 IS
Fujifilm JZ250
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens

Compared to Panasonic SZ3

Olympus Stylus-7030
Panasonic SZ3
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $125
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
Canon A4000 IS
Panasonic SZ3
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $125
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Canon 150 IS

Olympus Stylus-7030
Canon 150 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon A4000 IS
Canon 150 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
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