Canon S200 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Canon S200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
(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
- Other Name is X-925

Canon S200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon S200 and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is very comparable but the S200 (1/1.7") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The S200 was revealed 4 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S200 grades against the FE-4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Olympus FE-4000. The full galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Olympus FE-4000
S200 | FE-4000 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 56 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon S200
FE-4000 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Olympus FE-4000
S200 | FE-4000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon S200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S200 and Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S200 compared to the FE-4000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and FE-4000.
All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus FE-4000 will show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger S200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Olympus FE-4000 |
Other name | - | X-925 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-21 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181g (0.40 pounds) | 136g (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $293 | $130 |