Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(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 January 2011
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony W560
FE-4030 | W560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus FE-4030
W560 | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W560
FE-4030 | W560 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 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 measurements | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
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 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $130 | $139 |