Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced February 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX260 HS
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-925

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX240 HS versus Olympus FE-4000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was brought out 2 years after the FE-4000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX240 HS grades against the FE-4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus FE-4000
SX240 HS | FE-4000 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon SX240 HS
FE-4000 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus FE-4000
SX240 HS | FE-4000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Olympus FE-4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the FE-4000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and FE-4000 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and FE-4000.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX240 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Olympus FE-4000 |
Also Known as | - | X-925 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 224 gr (0.49 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 230 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $130 |