Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W620
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
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The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-4030 was announced 24 months prior to the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-4030 scores versus the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony W620
| FE-4030 | W620 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus FE-4030
| W620 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W620
| FE-4030 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the W620.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and W620.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W620 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 life | - | 220 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | 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 | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $102 |