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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(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
Olympus FE-4030
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus FE-4030

 Fujifilm XF1 FE-4030 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2010Fresher by 33 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Fujifilm XF1

 FE-4030 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus FE-4030

 Fujifilm XF1 FE-4030 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (255 grams)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (255g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (255 grams)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus FE-4030
 Fujifilm XF1Olympus FE-4030
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