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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(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
Sony G3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony G3

 FE-4030 G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus FE-4030

 G3 FE-4030 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony G3

 FE-4030 G3 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Sony G3
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography factors
Sony G3 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Sony G3
34
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Sony G3
32
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging features
Sony G3 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony G3
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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