Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus FE-4030
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
- Successor is Canon SX720 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 SX710 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus FE-4030, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX710 HS was introduced 5 years later than the FE-4030 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX710 HS grades versus the FE-4030 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus FE-4030
SX710 HS | FE-4030 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 61 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SX710 HS
FE-4030 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus FE-4030
SX710 HS | FE-4030 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus FE-4030 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS against the FE-4030.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and FE-4030 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and FE-4030.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Olympus FE-4030 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 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 | 230 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $349 | $130 |