Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030
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![Fujifilm X30 front Fujifilm X30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X30/Fujifilm-X30-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Introduced August 2014
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
(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
- Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 4 years later than the FE-4030 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the FE-4030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Olympus FE-4030. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Olympus FE-4030
Fujifilm X30 | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 57 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Fujifilm X30
FE-4030 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus FE-4030
Fujifilm X30 | FE-4030 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the FE-4030.
![Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X30-vs-Olympus-FE-4030-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and FE-4030 is 80 and 95 respectively.
![Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X30-vs-Olympus-FE-4030-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and FE-4030.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus FE-4030 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X30-vs-Olympus-FE-4030-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X30-vs-Olympus-FE-4030-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Fujifilm X30 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X30 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-08-26 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 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 | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 423g (0.93 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 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 | 470 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-95 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $499 | $130 |