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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ 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-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-810 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 24 months prior to the SP-810 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the SP-810 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FE-4000 SP-810 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus FE-4000

 SP-810 UZ FE-4000 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FE-4000 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-810 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4000 vs the SP-810 UZ.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and SP-810 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and SP-810 UZ.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
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lighter than competition in class (136g)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
28
quite wide (26mm)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4000 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Also referred to as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-07-27
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
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 - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $280