Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX100V

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.