Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GR
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90 Imaging
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GR 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)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Announced April 2013
- New Model is Ricoh GR II
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Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Ricoh GR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively close but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was launched 4 years earlier than the GR and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-4030 scores versus the GR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Ricoh GR
| FE-4030 | GR |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Olympus FE-4030
| GR | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 39 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh GR
| FE-4030 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Ricoh GR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the GR.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and GR is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and GR.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-4030 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GR will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Ricoh GR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Ricoh GR |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2013-04-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 300s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
| 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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 grams (0.32 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 972 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $130 | $971 |