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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony HX200V
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony HX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX100V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony HX100V

 FE-4000 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus FE-4000

 HX100V FE-4000 
IntroducedOctober 2011July 2009More modern by 27 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony HX100V

 FE-4000 HX100V 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 against the HX100V.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and HX100V.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX100V to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Sony HX100V
55
lighter than others in class (136g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
Sony HX100V Travel photography info
62
lighter than others in class (136g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (577g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
Sony HX100V Landscape photography information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
25
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (577 grams)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony HX100V
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Also Known as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 577g (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $429