Olympus FE-4030 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Announced February 2014
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4030 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-4030 was announced 5 years before the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-4030 grades versus the DP2 Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
FE-4030 | DP2 Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Olympus FE-4030
DP2 Quattro | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 49 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
FE-4030 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 and Sigma DP2 Quattro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the DP2 Quattro.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and DP2 Quattro.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-4030 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sigma |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | TRUE III engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 45mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 146g (0.32 lb) | 395g (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
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 | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $931 |