Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched 12 months prior to the W560 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades against the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the W560.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and W560.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.