Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2019
- Replaced the Nikon A900
(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
- Introduced January 2010
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Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon A1000 and Olympus FE-4030, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A1000 was manufactured 9 years after the FE-4030 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A1000 scores against the FE-4030 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus FE-4030
| A1000 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2019 | January 2010 | More modern by 110 months | |
| Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon A1000
| FE-4030 | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus FE-4030
| A1000 | FE-4030 |
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A1000 compared to the FE-4030.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and FE-4030 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and FE-4030.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon A1000 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer A1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus FE-4030 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2019-01-18 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 330g (0.73 pounds) | 146g (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 250 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $477 | $130 |