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Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus FE-4000
(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
  • Additionally Known as X-925
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Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon N versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was brought out 3 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the N matches up versus the FE-4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Olympus FE-4000

 N FE-4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon N

 FE-4000 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Olympus FE-4000

 N FE-4000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing

Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N comes with external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Canon N versus Olympus FE-4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the N vs the FE-4000.

Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and FE-4000.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent N is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography info
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition in class (136g)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography info
36
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
28
really wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
72
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have external microphone socket
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot NOlympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot N Olympus FE-4000
Also referred to as - X-925
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $299 $130