Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony NEX-5
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony NEX-5 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5N
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Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony NEX-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very comparable but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was introduced 5 months prior to the NEX-5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-4030 grades against the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony NEX-5
| FE-4030 | NEX-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Olympus FE-4030
| NEX-5 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony NEX-5
| FE-4030 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same generation |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony NEX-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 vs the NEX-5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and NEX-5 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and NEX-5.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The FE-4030 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| 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) | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $599 |