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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the RX100 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the RX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony RX100 II

 FE-4030 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus FE-4030

 RX100 II FE-4030 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony RX100 II

 FE-4030 RX100 II 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 has got 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) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the RX100 II.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and RX100 II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and RX100 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will show greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
Sony RX100 II Street photography info
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 II Sports photography factors
34
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
80
great battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than competition (281g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
74
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 II Vlogging details
25
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
37
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony RX100 II
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-06-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lb) 281 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $598