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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-100 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-925
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 5 years before the SP-100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-4000 scores vs the SP-100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus SP-100

 FE-4000 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus FE-4000

 SP-100 FE-4000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 55 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-100

 FE-4000 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 has physical measurements 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 SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 versus the SP-100.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and SP-100 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and SP-100.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (594 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography factors
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than others (594g)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4000 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Also called X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2014-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 594 gr (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $400