Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A33
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A33 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Replacement is Sony A35
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Here, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was launched 7 months prior to the A33 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony A33
| FE-4030 | A33 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Olympus FE-4030
| A33 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2010 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony A33
| FE-4030 | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 versus Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 vs the A33.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and A33.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The FE-4030 uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony A33 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony SLT-A33 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2010-08-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| 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 gr (0.32 lb) | 500 gr (1.10 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 591 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $130 | $230 |