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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus FE-4030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 2 years after the FE-4030 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX150 IS grades against the FE-4030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus FE-4030

 SX150 IS FE-4030 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SX150 IS

 FE-4030 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus FE-4030

 SX150 IS FE-4030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS and the FE-4030.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and FE-4030 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and FE-4030.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX150 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (130 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competition (306g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (130 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (130 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (306g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus FE-4030
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-14 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $249 $130