Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Olympus FE-4000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus FE-4000
A900 | FE-4000 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 81 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon A900
FE-4000 | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus FE-4000
A900 | FE-4000 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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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 |