Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX1

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony RX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4030 scores versus the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 features outside 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 RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 versus the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and RX1 is 95 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and RX1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will result in greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.