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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced about the same time to the SP-800 UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-4030 scores versus the SP-800 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FE-4030 SP-800 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus FE-4030

 SP-800 UZ FE-4030 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FE-4030 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography info
35
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography info
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography factors
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
24
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4030 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 1000
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 12s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lb) 455 gr (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $270