Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A9 II

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony A9 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FE-4030 was announced 10 years before the A9 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the A9 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior measurements 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 Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 vs the A9 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and A9 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and A9 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A9 II will give you greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.