Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4000
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched July 2014
- Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX530 HS
(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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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus FE-4000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX520 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX520 HS matches up against the FE-4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Olympus FE-4000
| SX520 HS | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2014 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 62 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon SX520 HS
| FE-4000 | SX520 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus FE-4000
| SX520 HS | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the FE-4000.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and FE-4000 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and FE-4000.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Olympus FE-4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Olympus FE-4000 |
| Also called as | - | X-925 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-07-29 | 2009-07-22 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4+ | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/2.6-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 441g (0.97 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 210 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $219 | $130 |