Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched September 2012
(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
- Launched January 2010

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 2 years later than the FE-4030 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the FE-4030 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Olympus FE-4030. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus FE-4030
Fujifilm XF1 | FE-4030 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 33 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Fujifilm XF1
FE-4030 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus FE-4030
Fujifilm XF1 | FE-4030 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications 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 Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus FE-4030 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the FE-4030.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and FE-4030 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and FE-4030.
All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus FE-4030 will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm XF1 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 199 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $380 | $130 |