Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX10V
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX10V 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Successor is Sony HX20V
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX10V Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX10V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-4030 scores against the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony HX10V
FE-4030 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus FE-4030
HX10V | FE-4030 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony HX10V
FE-4030 | HX10V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides outer 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) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 vs the HX10V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and HX10V.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX10V to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) | 234 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 320 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $616 |