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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(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
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Successor is Sony A390
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony A380

 FE-4030 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus FE-4030

 A380 FE-4030 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony A380

 FE-4030 A380 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
Sony A380 Sports photography features
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
Sony A380 Travel photography advice
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
53
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
Sony A380 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
9
no video
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony A380
 Olympus FE-4030Sony 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