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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-100 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SP-100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 5 years before the SP-100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-4030 scores versus the SP-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus SP-100

 FE-4030 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus FE-4030

 SP-100 FE-4030 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-100

 FE-4030 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the SP-100.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and SP-100 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and SP-100.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography factors
35
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
53
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (594g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging features
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (594 grams)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 146 gr (0.32 lbs) 594 gr (1.31 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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
Battery life - 330 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $400