Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony S980

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 11 months later than the S980 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-4030 scores against the S980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony S980 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the S980.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and S980.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus FE-4030 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FE-4030 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.