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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2100 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was released 5 months earlier than the S2100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-4000 grades against the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony S2100

 FE-4000 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S2100 FE-4000 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony S2100

 FE-4000 S2100 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FE-4000 vs the S2100.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and S2100.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography factors
Sony S2100 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Sony S2100
62
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
28
rather wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is decent (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Sony S2100
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony S2100
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also called as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.30 lb) 167 gr (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 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 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 One One
Price at release $130 $0