Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710 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
- Revealed January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony W710
FE-4030 | W710 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus FE-4030
W710 | FE-4030 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W710
FE-4030 | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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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 |