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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus FE-4030, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 5 years after the FE-4030 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX410 IS scores against the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus FE-4030

 SX410 IS FE-4030 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SX410 IS

 FE-4030 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus FE-4030

 SX410 IS FE-4030 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus FE-4030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS versus the FE-4030.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and FE-4030 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and FE-4030.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
low frames per second (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (185 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
61
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (185 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (185 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging information
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Olympus FE-4030
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-06 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $130