Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W800

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 5 years earlier than the W800 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FE-4030 scores vs the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll 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") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 against the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and W800.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W800 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.