Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 8 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 and the RX10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and RX10 IV is 95 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and RX10 IV.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.