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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W370

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W370 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched around the same time to the W370 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-4030 grades against the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony W370

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus FE-4030

		

		

			
 W370 FE-4030 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W370

		

		

			
 FE-4030 W370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has outer 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 W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 vs the W370.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W370 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and W370.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you should really consider the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
28
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
28
 MP count decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
48
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Sony W370
35
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
35
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 low frames per second (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
65
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (34mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
33
 rather wide (26mm)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
37
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (34mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
26
 rather wide (26mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of microphone jack
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (34mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W370 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W370
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $230