Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony G3

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 7 months after the G3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-4000 grades vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the G3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and G3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4000 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FE-4000 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.