Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W650

Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out 24 months prior to the W650 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades vs the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and W650.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W650 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.