Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-4030
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Released March 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
(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
- Revealed January 2010
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus FE-4030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX270 HS was announced 3 years after the FE-4030 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX270 HS grades against the FE-4030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Olympus FE-4030
| SX270 HS | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 39 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SX270 HS
| FE-4030 | SX270 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus FE-4030
| SX270 HS | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has got external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the FE-4030.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and FE-4030 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and FE-4030.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Olympus FE-4030 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Olympus FE-4030 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-03-21 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 6 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.6-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 233 grams (0.51 lbs) | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 210 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $284 | $130 |