Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A230
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A230 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
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In this article, we are looking at the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony A230, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was brought out 8 months later than the A230 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-4030 grades against the A230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony A230
| FE-4030 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus FE-4030
| A230 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony A230
| FE-4030 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the A230.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and A230.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-4030 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus FE-4030 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern FE-4030 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $130 | $569 |