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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was introduced 17 months before the SP-610UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the SP-610UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FE-4000 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus FE-4000

 SP-610UZ FE-4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 FE-4000 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 has 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) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the SP-610UZ.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (136g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition (136g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
26
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus SP-610UZ
Alternate name X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $299