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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced 3 years prior to the WX70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony WX70

 FE-4030 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus FE-4030

 WX70 FE-4030 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony WX70

 FE-4030 WX70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 provides external 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the WX70.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX70 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX70 Sports photography highlights
34
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Sony WX70
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
has touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Sony WX70
25
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony WX70
 Olympus FE-4030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
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 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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 photographs
Battery format - 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
Launch price $130 $242