Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A7 III
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Earlier Model is Sony A7 II
- Updated by Sony A7 IV
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A7 III Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A7 III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-4000 was released 9 years earlier than the A7 III and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-4000 scores against the A7 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony A7 III
FE-4000 | A7 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Olympus FE-4000
A7 III | FE-4000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | July 2009 | More recent by 104 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony A7 III
FE-4000 | A7 III | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has exterior 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) while the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A7 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the A7 III.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and A7 III is 95 and 63 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and A7 III.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-4000 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 III will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Otherwise known as | X-925 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2018-02-27 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 610 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Pricing at release | $130 | $1,998 |