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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 6 months later than the FE-4000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3000 IS scores versus the FE-4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Olympus FE-4000

 A3000 IS FE-4000 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon A3000 IS

 FE-4000 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus FE-4000

 A3000 IS FE-4000 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS against the FE-4000.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and FE-4000 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and FE-4000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4000 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than others in class (136g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
27
relatively wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISOlympus FE-4000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Olympus FE-4000
Also Known as - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $130