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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Also referred to as X-925
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was announced 5 months before the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-4000 matches up against the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony S2000

					

					

						
 FE-4000 S2000 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus FE-4000

					

					

						
 S2000 FE-4000 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony S2000

					

					

						
 FE-4000 S2000 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 has got outer 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 S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 vs the S2000.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2000 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and S2000.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus FE-4000 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

						Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
20
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
19
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
 Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
55
 lighter than average (136g)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
46
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
17
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
16
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
61
 lighter than average (136 grams)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
 built-in flash
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low resolution (10MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (33mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
27
 relatively wide (26mm)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
27
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (33mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
28
 relatively wide (26mm)
 lighter than average (136g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
21
 wide angle not good (33mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony S2000
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also Known as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $225