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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled very close to the W350 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-4030 scores against the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony W350

 FE-4030 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus FE-4030

 W350 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W350

 FE-4030 W350 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the W350.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and W350.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Sony W350
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
Sony W350 Vlogging info
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W350
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $200