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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured very close to the S2000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-4030 scores against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony S2000

 FE-4030 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus FE-4030

 S2000 FE-4030 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony S2000

 FE-4030 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with outer 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 S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 against the S2000.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and S2000.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
34
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Sony S2000
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
32
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Sony S2000
25
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony S2000
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $225