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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony QX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony QX1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The FE-4000 was introduced 6 years earlier than the QX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-4000 scores vs the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony QX1

 FE-4000 QX1 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus FE-4000

 QX1 FE-4000 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2009Fresher by 62 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony QX1

 FE-4000 QX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with external 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 QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 and the QX1.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and QX1.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-4000 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony QX1 will result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
Sony QX1 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competitors (136g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
better than average battery (440 shots)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (216 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography info
Sony QX1 Landscape photography info
28
pretty wide (26mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 shots)
tiny screen (")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
32
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony QX1
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Sony Alpha QX1
Also Known as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Released 2009-07-22 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch -
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 216 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 440 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $500