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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
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
  • Additionally Known as X-925
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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was unveiled 4 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G16 matches up versus the FE-4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus FE-4000

 G16 FE-4000 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2009More recent by 53 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon G16

 FE-4000 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus FE-4000

 G16 FE-4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G16 features external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G16 vs the FE-4000.

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and FE-4000 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and FE-4000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The G16 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more recent G16 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (356g)
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lighter than average (136 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (356 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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lighter than average (136 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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really wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging advice
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really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (356 grams)
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really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot G16Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Olympus FE-4000
Also referred to as - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $130