Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000
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![Canon PowerShot N front Canon PowerShot N front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-N/Canon-N-front.jpg)
![Olympus FE-4000 front Olympus FE-4000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-4000/Olympus-FE-4000-front.jpg)
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Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N & Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Olympus FE-4000
N | FE-4000 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 43 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Canon N and Olympus FE-4000
N | FE-4000 | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N-vs-Olympus-FE-4000-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N-vs-Olympus-FE-4000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N-vs-Olympus-FE-4000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N-vs-Olympus-FE-4000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon N vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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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 |