Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-320
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Renewed by Olympus VR-330
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus VR-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was announced 18 months prior to the VR-320 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-4030 grades against the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 & Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus VR-320
FE-4030 | VR-320 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus FE-4030
VR-320 | FE-4030 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VR-320
FE-4030 | VR-320 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior 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 VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the VR-320.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and VR-320.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Olympus VR-320 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | 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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 gr (0.32 lbs) | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 ID | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $130 | $179 |