Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700
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![Olympus FE-4000 front Olympus FE-4000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-4000/Olympus-FE-4000-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Introduced December 2007
- Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
- Replacement is Sony A77
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
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The FE-4000 was introduced 20 months after the A700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-4000 grades against the A700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony A700
FE-4000 | A700 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | December 2007 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus FE-4000
A700 | FE-4000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony A700
FE-4000 | A700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with 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) and the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 and the A700.
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 size comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and A700.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FE-4000 contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder. The newer FE-4000 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-4000-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Also Known as | X-925 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2007-12-19 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4272 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250s |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 pounds) | 768 gr (1.69 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Cost at release | $130 | $1,000 |