Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S930
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Other Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S930 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4000 was unveiled 7 months later than the S930 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-4000 scores versus the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony S930
FE-4000 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus FE-4000
S930 | FE-4000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony S930
FE-4000 | S930 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 versus the S930.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and S930.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus FE-4000 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern FE-4000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Otherwise known as | X-925 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.4" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1/8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $130 | $219 |