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Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A2200 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was brought out 13 months later than the FE-4030 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2200 scores against the FE-4030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus FE-4030

 A2200 FE-4030 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon A2200

 FE-4030 A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus FE-4030

 A2200 FE-4030 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2200 and Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A2200 against the FE-4030.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and FE-4030.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent A2200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (135g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography info
36
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
25
quite wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Olympus FE-4030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 280 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $139 $130