Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A230
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A230 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Other Name is X-925
(Full Review)
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Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A230, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is very close but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4000 was introduced 3 months after the A230 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony A230
| FE-4000 | A230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus FE-4000
| A230 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony A230
| FE-4000 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4000 against the A230.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and A230.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-4000 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus FE-4000 will result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Also called | X-925 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video format | 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 490 grams (1.08 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $130 | $569 |