Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX55
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched July 2011
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-4030 was revealed 18 months earlier than the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-4030 grades versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony TX55
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony TX55
FE-4030 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 and the TX55.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and TX55.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 lbs) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $130 | $350 |