Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-2
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced March 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
- Updated by Olympus SH-3

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SH-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-4000 was released 6 years earlier than the SH-2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-4000 grades against the SH-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus SH-2
FE-4000 | SH-2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus FE-4000
SH-2 | FE-4000 | |||
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Introduced | March 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 68 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SH-2
FE-4000 | SH-2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 and the SH-2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and SH-2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and SH-2.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-2 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
Alternative name | X-925 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2015-03-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VII |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 11.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 380 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $130 | $399 |