Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX30V
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX30V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Newer Model is Sony HX50V
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX30V Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4030 was manufactured 3 years before the HX30V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4030 matches up against the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony HX30V
FE-4030 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus FE-4030
HX30V | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony HX30V
FE-4030 | HX30V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the HX30V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and HX30V.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX30V to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 320 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $130 | $420 |