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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

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
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 4 years before the SH-50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the SH-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus SH-50

 FE-4000 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus FE-4000

 SH-50 FE-4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SH-50

 FE-4000 SH-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 versus the SH-50.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and SH-50.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography details
Olympus SH-50 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (136g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
has touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography advice
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SH-50
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus SH-50
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4000 Olympus SH-50
Also Known as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $300