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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus FE-4030, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 19 months after the FE-4030 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX230 HS grades versus the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Olympus FE-4030

 SX230 HS FE-4030 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SX230 HS

 FE-4030 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus FE-4030

 SX230 HS FE-4030 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions 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 SX230 HS and Olympus FE-4030 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS and the FE-4030.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and FE-4030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and FE-4030.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus FE-4030 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
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lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Olympus FE-4030
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 210 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $130