Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX80
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX80 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-4030 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-4030 matches up against the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony WX80
| FE-4030 | WX80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus FE-4030
| WX80 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony WX80
| FE-4030 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 against the WX80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and WX80.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX80 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| 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 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| 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 life | - | 240 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $130 | $276 |
