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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX200V Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 3 years before the HX200V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-4000 grades vs the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony HX200V

 FE-4000 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus FE-4000

 HX200V FE-4000 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2009More recent by 34 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony HX200V

 FE-4000 HX200V 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 offers exterior measurements 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 vs the HX200V.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and HX200V.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX200V Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
62
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (583g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
27
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (583g)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also referred to as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 583g (1.29 pounds)
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 life - 450 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $480