Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A290
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A290 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Replaced the Sony A230
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Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony A290, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-4030 was introduced 5 months prior to the A290 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the A290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony A290
| FE-4030 | A290 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Olympus FE-4030
| A290 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony A290
| FE-4030 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony A290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 and the A290.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and A290 is 95 and 66 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and A290.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FE-4030 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-06-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146g (0.32 pounds) | 549g (1.21 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $130 | $600 |