Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3
95 Imaging
36 Features
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94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-4030 was announced 13 months after the G3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-4030 grades against the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony G3
FE-4030 | G3 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus FE-4030
G3 | FE-4030 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony G3
FE-4030 | G3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 has exterior 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 G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 versus the G3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and G3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-4030 to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger FE-4030 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 146g (0.32 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $130 | $200 |