Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W230
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-4030 was revealed 11 months after the W230 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-4030 scores versus the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony W230
| FE-4030 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus FE-4030
| W230 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W230
| FE-4030 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior 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 W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony W230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 and the W230.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and W230.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher FE-4030 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| 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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146g (0.32 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $180 |