Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4000
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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
- 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Released January 2017
- Superseded the Canon G9 X
(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
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as X-925
Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon G9 X II and Olympus FE-4000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe G9 X II was manufactured 7 years after the FE-4000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the G9 X II scores vs the FE-4000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Olympus FE-4000
G9 X II | FE-4000 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | July 2009 | More modern by 91 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon G9 X II
FE-4000 | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Olympus FE-4000
G9 X II | FE-4000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Canon G9 X II and Olympus FE-4000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II vs the FE-4000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and FE-4000.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will result in greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G9 X II vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Olympus FE-4000 |
Also referred to as | - | X-925 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2017-01-04 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.2fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 136g (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 522 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $530 | $130 |