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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 7 months after the 6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades versus the 6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus 6000

 FE-4030 6000 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus FE-4030

 6000 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 6000

 FE-4030 6000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 against the 6000.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and 6000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer FE-4030 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Olympus 6000
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
Olympus 6000 Sports photography features
34
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
32
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6000 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also called as - mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 4cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $259