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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 2 years after the FE-4000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX150 IS grades against the FE-4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus FE-4000

 SX150 IS FE-4000 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2009More modern by 35 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon SX150 IS

 FE-4000 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus FE-4000

 SX150 IS FE-4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the FE-4000.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and FE-4000 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and FE-4000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (130 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors (136g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
28
pretty wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus FE-4000
Also called as - X-925
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-14 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 130 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $249 $130