Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony NEX-6

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very comparable but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4030 was launched 4 years prior to the NEX-6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-4030 scores against the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 vs the NEX-6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and NEX-6 is 95 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and NEX-6.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-6 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind in sensor tech.