Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H20
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Launched May 2009
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H20 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-4030 was manufactured 8 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-4030 grades vs the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony H20
FE-4030 | H20 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | May 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus FE-4030
H20 | FE-4030 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony H20
FE-4030 | H20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 vs the H20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and H20.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FE-4030 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $130 | $249 |