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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W330 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out within a month of the W330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony W330

 FE-4030 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus FE-4030

 W330 FE-4030 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W330

 FE-4030 W330 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 features outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 versus the W330.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and W330.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
Sony W330 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Sony W330 Sports photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Sony W330 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
25
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W330
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 4cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $170