Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 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
- Released July 2009
- Other Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Replacement is Olympus VR-330
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-4000 was unveiled 24 months before the VR-320 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4000 scores versus the VR-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus VR-320
FE-4000 | VR-320 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus FE-4000
VR-320 | FE-4000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-320
FE-4000 | VR-320 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has got outer measurements 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 VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the VR-320.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and VR-320.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VR-320 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus VR-320 |
Other name | X-925 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lbs) | 158g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 model | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $130 | $179 |