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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-2 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 SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-1
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-3
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released 6 years prior to the SH-2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-4030 scores vs the SH-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus SH-2

 FE-4030 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus FE-4030

 SH-2 FE-4030 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SH-2

 FE-4030 SH-2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 against the SH-2.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and SH-2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and SH-2.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
74
good battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
32
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2015-03-11
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical 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 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
Battery life - 380 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $399