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Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Later Model is Canon G12
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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
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Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively close but the G11 (1/1.7") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was launched 5 months later than the FE-4000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G11 grades vs the FE-4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Olympus FE-4000

 G11 FE-4000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon G11

 FE-4000 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Olympus FE-4000

 G11 FE-4000 
AnnouncedDecember 2009July 2009Same generation
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G11 compared to the FE-4000.

Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and FE-4000 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and FE-4000.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G11 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus FE-4000 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (375 grams)
55
lighter than competitors (136g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (375g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors (136g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
28
relatively wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging features
60
pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (375g)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot G11Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Olympus FE-4000
Otherwise known as - X-925
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-12-16 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 375 grams (0.83 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $130