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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
Olympus FE-4000
(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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus FE-4000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 2 years after the FE-4000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores vs the FE-4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Olympus FE-4000

 Fujifilm XP50 FE-4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FE-4000 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus FE-4000

 Fujifilm XP50 FE-4000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus FE-4000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the FE-4000.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and FE-4000.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
64
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than average in class (136g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
reasonably wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus FE-4000
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Olympus FE-4000
Also called - X-925
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $130