Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W610
95 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W610 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-4030 was launched 24 months prior to the W610 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-4030 grades versus the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony W610
| FE-4030 | W610 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus FE-4030
| W610 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W610
| FE-4030 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the W610.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and W610.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $130 | $200 |
