Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030
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95 Imaging
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Launched January 2010

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was launched 13 months later than the FE-4030 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A3200 IS matches up against the FE-4030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Olympus FE-4030. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus FE-4030
A3200 IS | FE-4030 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon A3200 IS
FE-4030 | A3200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus FE-4030
A3200 IS | FE-4030 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus FE-4030 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS vs the FE-4030.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and FE-4030.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer A3200 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus FE-4030 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 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 model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $230 | $130 |