Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony HX5

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-4030 was released 5 months earlier than the HX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-4030 scores against the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony HX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 versus the HX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and HX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus FE-4030 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.