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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-4000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 11 months later than the FE-4000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX210 IS scores versus the FE-4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus FE-4000

 SX210 IS FE-4000 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2009Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FE-4000 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus FE-4000

 SX210 IS FE-4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS vs the FE-4000.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and FE-4000 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and FE-4000.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
28
pretty wide (26mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus FE-4000
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus FE-4000
Otherwise known as - X-925
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $226 $130