Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was launched 13 months after the FE-4030 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3300 IS matches up against the FE-4030 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Olympus FE-4030. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS provides outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the FE-4030.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and FE-4030.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A3300 IS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A3300 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.