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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony G3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony G3

 FE-4000 G3 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus FE-4000

 G3 FE-4000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony G3

 FE-4000 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony G3 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Sony G3
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
Sony G3 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (136 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
Sony G3 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony G3
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also called as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $200