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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(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
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched 24 months before the SP-620 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-4030 scores against the SP-620 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 FE-4030 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus FE-4030

 SP-620 UZ FE-4030 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 FE-4030 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
35
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography features
33
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
28
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 lbs) 435g (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $199