Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX9
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX9 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was announced 6 months earlier than the TX9 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-4030 scores against the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony TX9
| FE-4030 | TX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus FE-4030
| TX9 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony TX9
| FE-4030 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the TX9.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and TX9.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| 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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $799 |