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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX5

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 6 months prior to the WX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-4030 scores versus the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony WX5

		

		

			
 FE-4030 WX5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus FE-4030

		

		

			
 WX5 FE-4030 
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony WX5

		

		

			
 FE-4030 WX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 versus the WX5.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and WX5.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively.
	
			Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX5 Portrait photography factors
28
 good MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
21
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
48
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
34
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX5 Travel photography highlights
65
 good MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
Sony WX5 Landscape photography details
32
 quite wide (26mm)
 good MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
37
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (2.8")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.4)
 manual mode not available
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
25
 quite wide (26mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have external microphone jack
32
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony WX5
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.32 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $250