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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Announced January 2010
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 19 months prior to the PX which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-4030 scores vs the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Ricoh PX

 FE-4030 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus FE-4030

 PX FE-4030 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh PX

 FE-4030 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 features outer 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 Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 and the PX.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and PX.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh PX to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography details
Ricoh PX Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
Ricoh PX Sports photography features
34
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
Ricoh PX Travel photography details
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
32
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Ricoh PX
 Olympus FE-4030Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Ricoh PX
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $329