Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T99

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced 6 months earlier than the T99 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-4030 scores against the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 features external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 and the T99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and T99.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.