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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched 11 months after the T900 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-4030 grades vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony T900

 FE-4030 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus FE-4030

 T900 FE-4030 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony T900

 FE-4030 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. 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 T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the T900.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and T900.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FE-4030 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography highlights
Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony T900
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $300