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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 3 months after the 9000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-4000 grades against the 9000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus 9000

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus 9000

		

		

			
 FE-4000 9000 
RevealedJuly 2009May 2009Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus 9000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 and the 9000.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and 9000.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should factor the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
21
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Olympus 9000
55
 lighter than competition (136g)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
53
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than average in class (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
Olympus 9000 Sports photography advice
17
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
27
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
62
 lighter than competition (136 grams)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 very long reach (280mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (225g)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography highlights
28
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
32
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual control
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
Olympus 9000 Vlogging factors
28
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition (136g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
27
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 no external mic jack
 heavier than average in class (225g)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus 9000
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus Stylus 9000
Otherwise known as X-925 mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash    
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $300