Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H55
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H55 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H55 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-4030 was manufactured 5 months prior to the H55 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-4030 grades vs the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony H55
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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony H55
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Introduced | January 2010 | June 2010 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 has outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 vs the H55.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and H55.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the age of the cameras into account.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $130 | $235 |