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Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
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 A800 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A800 versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was announced 18 months after the FE-4000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the A800 matches up against the FE-4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Olympus FE-4000

 A800 FE-4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon A800

 FE-4000 A800 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Olympus FE-4000

 A800 FE-4000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A800 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A800 versus Olympus FE-4000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A800 versus the FE-4000.

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and FE-4000.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-4000 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer A800 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
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includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than average (136 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
29
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than average (136g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
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better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
24
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot A800Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Olympus FE-4000
Alternate name - X-925
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 3 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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 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, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 gr (0.41 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 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 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 300 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $90 $130