Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A7R IV

Here, we are comparing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4030 was revealed 10 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades vs the A7R IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 against the A7R IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and A7R IV.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-4030 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will offer extra detail because of its extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.