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Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 3 years prior to the PX and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-4000 grades against the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Ricoh PX

 FE-4000 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus FE-4000

 PX FE-4000 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh PX

 FE-4000 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 has got physical dimensions 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 Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4000 versus Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 against the PX.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and PX.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh PX to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh PX Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography details
Ricoh PX Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
Ricoh PX Travel photography features
62
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography features
Ricoh PX Landscape photography features
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh PX
 Olympus FE-4000Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Ricoh PX
Also Known as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $329