Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H50
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H50 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Revealed January 2009

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H50 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FE-4030 was introduced 12 months after the H50 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-4030 grades versus the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony H50
FE-4030 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus FE-4030
H50 | FE-4030 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony H50
FE-4030 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with 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) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the H50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and H50.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to show extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger FE-4030 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | 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 | 146 gr (0.32 lb) | 547 gr (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $130 | $80 |