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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX80 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 7 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-4000 scores versus the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony HX80

 FE-4000 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus FE-4000

 HX80 FE-4000 
RevealedMarch 2016July 2009More recent by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony HX80

 FE-4000 HX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers external measurements 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 HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 versus the HX80.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and HX80.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX80 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (390 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
Sony HX80 Travel photography info
62
lighter than others in class (136g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
76
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony HX80
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Also called as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $368