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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus FE-4000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 3 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the FE-4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus FE-4000

 Fujifilm T500 FE-4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Fujifilm T500

 FE-4000 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus FE-4000

 Fujifilm T500 FE-4000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus FE-4000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the FE-4000.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and FE-4000 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and FE-4000.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
55
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
75
lighter than average (136g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
61
lighter than competition (136g)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
27
rather wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (136g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus FE-4000
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus FE-4000
Alternative name - X-925
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $130