Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus FE-4030
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2014
- Updated by Canon SX610 HS
(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
- Revealed January 2010

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus FE-4030, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the FE-4030 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX600 HS grades vs the FE-4030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Olympus FE-4030. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Olympus FE-4030
SX600 HS | FE-4030 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SX600 HS
FE-4030 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus FE-4030
SX600 HS | FE-4030 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus FE-4030 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS and the FE-4030.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and FE-4030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and FE-4030.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus FE-4030 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1280 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 gr (0.41 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 290 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $249 | $130 |