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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H70 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H70 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 12 months before the H70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-4030 scores against the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony H70

 FE-4030 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus FE-4030

 H70 FE-4030 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony H70

 FE-4030 H70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 versus the H70.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and H70.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H70 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography info
Sony H70 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Sony H70 Sports photography information
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography info
Sony H70 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
29
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony H70
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $199