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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W570 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W570 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W570, 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 W570 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out 12 months before the W570 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-4030 scores versus the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony W570

 FE-4030 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus FE-4030

 W570 FE-4030 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W570

 FE-4030 W570 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys outer 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 W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 against the W570.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and W570.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Sony W570
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
34
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography highlights
Sony W570 Travel photography highlights
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
Sony W570 Vlogging advice
25
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W570
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $159