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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled at a similar time to the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-4030 scores against the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony S2100

 FE-4030 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus FE-4030

 S2100 FE-4030 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony S2100

 FE-4030 S2100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the S2100.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and S2100.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus FE-4030 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Sony S2100
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony S2100
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.32 lbs) 167 grams (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 All around 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $0