Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus FE-4000

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus FE-4000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 4 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX510 HS scores versus the FE-4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Olympus FE-4000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS and the FE-4000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and FE-4000 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and FE-4000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX510 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.