Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350
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![Olympus FE-4030 front Olympus FE-4030 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-4030/Olympus-FE-4030-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350/Sony-WX350-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony WX300
- Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The FE-4030 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-4030 scores against the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony WX350
FE-4030 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus FE-4030
WX350 | FE-4030 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony WX350
FE-4030 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 vs the WX350.
![Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 size comparison Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4030-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4030-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and WX350.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-4030-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4030-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 470 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $130 | $270 |