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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX66 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 TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX66 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TX66 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-4030 scores vs the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony TX66

 FE-4030 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus FE-4030

 TX66 FE-4030 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony TX66

 FE-4030 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 vs the TX66.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and TX66.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography factors
Sony TX66 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
Sony TX66 Sports photography details
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
good battery (250 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
51
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Sony TX66
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
36
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony TX66
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 109 grams (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 All around 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 - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $350