Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony ZV-1
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Announced May 2020
- New Model is Sony ZV-1 II

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

The FE-4030 was brought out 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Sony ZV-1
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus FE-4030
ZV-1 | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | May 2020 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 126 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Sony ZV-1
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 against the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and ZV-1.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-4030 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Sony ZV-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $130 | $750 |