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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
 FE-4030 TF1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus FE-4030

		

		

			
 TF1 FE-4030 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony TF1

		

		

			
 FE-4030 TF1 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got 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) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the TF1.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and TF1.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TF1 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
28
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
35
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Sony TF1
48
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 weather proofing
 lighter than average (152g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
34
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
65
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
 lighter than average (152 grams)
 weather proofing
 features focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
32
 rather wide (26mm)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery pack (240 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
25
 rather wide (26mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone port
33
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than average (152g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony TF1
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $266