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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W560
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony W560

 FE-4030 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus FE-4030

 W560 FE-4030 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W560

 FE-4030 W560 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
Sony W560 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
Sony W560 Sports photography factors
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W560 Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Sony W560
25
pretty wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W560
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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