Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX7V
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-4000 was manufactured 24 months prior to the HX7V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4000 grades versus the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony HX7V
FE-4000 | HX7V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus FE-4000
HX7V | FE-4000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony HX7V
FE-4000 | HX7V | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FE-4000 and the HX7V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and HX7V.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX7V to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Also called | X-925 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
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 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 208 grams (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Launch price | $130 | $499 |