Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus FE-4000

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was brought out 2 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A4000 IS grades against the FE-4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the FE-4000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and FE-4000 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and FE-4000.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern A4000 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.