Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W550
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21 Overall
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37 Features
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W550 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-4030 was announced 18 months before the W550 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-4030 matches up vs the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony W550
| FE-4030 | W550 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Olympus FE-4030
| W550 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W550
| FE-4030 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony W550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the W550.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and W550.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| 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 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | 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 sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 146g (0.32 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | - |
| Retail cost | $130 | $119 |