Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
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On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4030 was brought out 5 months later than the A380 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony A380
| FE-4030 | A380 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus FE-4030
| A380 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony A380
| FE-4030 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 features 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) whilst the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 vs the A380.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and A380.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146g (0.32 lbs) | 519g (1.14 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $899 |