Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A560

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively close but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-4030 was introduced 7 months before the A560 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-4030 matches up against the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the A560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and A560 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and A560.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.