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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-110 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VG-110, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the VG-110 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-4000 scores vs the VG-110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus VG-110

 FE-4000 VG-110 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus FE-4000

 VG-110 FE-4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VG-110

 FE-4000 VG-110 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider 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") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 and the VG-110.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and VG-110 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and VG-110.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Olympus VG-110
55
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (170 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
62
lighter than competition (136 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (170 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography information
28
decently wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
27
pretty wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
28
pretty wide (27mm)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus VG-110
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus VG-110
Otherwise known as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 - 170 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $150