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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony WX350
(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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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony WX350

 FE-4030 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus FE-4030

 WX350 FE-4030 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony WX350

 FE-4030 WX350 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
better than average battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony WX350
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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