Olympus FE-4030 vs Sigma DP2s

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-4030 was brought out very close to the DP2s which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-4030 grades against the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 against the DP2s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and DP2s.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-4030 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus FE-4030 will render more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.