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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(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
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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus FE-4000

 SX240 HS FE-4000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon SX240 HS

 FE-4000 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus FE-4000

 SX240 HS FE-4000 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
61
lighter than competition in class (224g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
really wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging info
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSOlympus FE-4000
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