Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX4
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX4 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was launched 7 months earlier than the CX4 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-4030 grades versus the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Ricoh CX4
| FE-4030 | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Olympus FE-4030
| CX4 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2010 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh CX4
| FE-4030 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 offers external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the CX4.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and CX4.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lb) | 205 gr (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $130 | $211 |
