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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W510 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony W510

 FE-4030 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus FE-4030

 W510 FE-4030 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W510

 FE-4030 W510 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W510 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Sony W510
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Sony W510
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
32
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
25
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W510
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $99