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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
Olympus FE-4030
(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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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T300 was manufactured 19 months later than the FE-4030 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the T300 matches up against the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus FE-4030

 T300 FE-4030 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the FujiFilm T300

 FE-4030 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus FE-4030

 T300 FE-4030 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the T300 compared to the FE-4030.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and FE-4030 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and FE-4030.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger T300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography info
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus FE-4030
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus FE-4030
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 180 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $130