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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced 4 years before the W710 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-4030 grades against the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony W710

 FE-4030 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus FE-4030

 W710 FE-4030 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W710

 FE-4030 W710 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the W710.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and W710.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Sony W710
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
35
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Sony W710
33
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W710
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Battery form - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $90