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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched 8 months later than the 9000 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-4030 grades versus the 9000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus 9000

 FE-4030 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus FE-4030

 9000 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 9000

 FE-4030 9000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with physical 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 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 and the 9000.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and 9000.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-4030 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger FE-4030 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Olympus 9000
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
Olympus 9000 Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Olympus 9000
25
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (225g)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 9000
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called as - mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 225 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $300