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Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon A900 and Olympus FE-4000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was released 6 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A900 matches up against the FE-4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus FE-4000

 A900 FE-4000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2009Fresher by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon A900

 FE-4000 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus FE-4000

 A900 FE-4000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements 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 Nikon A900 and Olympus FE-4000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A900 against the FE-4000.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and FE-4000 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and FE-4000.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern A900 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
74
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography features
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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decently wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus FE-4000
Also referred to as - X-925
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-23 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $130