Canon 170 IS vs Olympus FE-4030

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon 170 IS versus Olympus FE-4030, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 170 IS was launched 5 years after the FE-4030 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 170 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 170 IS matches up versus the FE-4030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 170 IS features outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 170 IS and the FE-4030.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 170 IS and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 170 IS and FE-4030.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 170 IS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern 170 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.