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Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured 18 months later than the FE-4000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1200 grades versus the FE-4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus FE-4000

 A1200 FE-4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon A1200

 FE-4000 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus FE-4000

 A1200 FE-4000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 versus the FE-4000.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and FE-4000.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer A1200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
27
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography factors
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
24
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (136g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
27
relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
28
rather wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot A1200Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Olympus FE-4000
Also called - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 life 200 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $109 $130