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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-925
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 5 months prior to the FE-4000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the FE-4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus FE-4000

 A1100 IS FE-4000 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon A1100 IS

 FE-4000 A1100 IS 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus FE-4000

 A1100 IS FE-4000 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A1100 IS against the FE-4000.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and FE-4000.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
61
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
relatively wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus FE-4000
Also called as - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $130