Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX300

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony HX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 4 years earlier than the HX300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 features external 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 HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the HX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and HX300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and HX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX300 to offer more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.