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Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A2300 and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2300 was launched 2 years after the FE-4000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the A2300 matches up versus the FE-4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus FE-4000

 A2300 FE-4000 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon A2300

 FE-4000 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus FE-4000

 A2300 FE-4000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2300 and Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A2300 compared to the FE-4000.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and FE-4000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and FE-4000.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A2300 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent A2300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
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lighter than others (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than others in class (136g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
66
lighter than others (125g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging details
30
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot A2300Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Olympus FE-4000
Also called as - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $139 $130