Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony NEX-C3

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively close but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-4030 scores versus the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got external 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) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 against the NEX-C3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and NEX-C3.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-4030 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind in sensor technology.