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Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon S110
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
  • Alternate Name is X-925
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Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was revealed 4 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S120 matches up versus the FE-4000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S120 FE-4000 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2009Fresher by 53 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon S120

 FE-4000 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Olympus FE-4000

 S120 FE-4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S120 vs the FE-4000.

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and FE-4000.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The S120 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The younger S120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (217g)
55
lighter than others (136 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography highlights
67
features focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (217g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than others (136 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography factors
57
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
27
rather wide (26mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (217 grams)
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot S120Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Olympus FE-4000
Alternate name - X-925
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-26 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $449 $130