Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W510

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 12 months before the W510 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-4030 matches up against the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 offers 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) while the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 against the W510.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and W510.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.