Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX30

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was introduced 5 years earlier than the TX30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-4000 grades vs the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 features outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 against the TX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and TX30.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be behind in sensor technology.