Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-1
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus SH-2
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Below, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SH-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was announced 5 years before the SH-1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-4030 scores versus the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus SH-1
| FE-4030 | SH-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus FE-4030
| SH-1 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 51 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SH-1
| FE-4030 | SH-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 features 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 SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 against the SH-1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and SH-1.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2014-03-31 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146g (0.32 pounds) | 271g (0.60 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 380 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $130 | $349 |