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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4000 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TF1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-4000 grades vs the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony TF1

 FE-4000 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus FE-4000

 TF1 FE-4000 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony TF1

 FE-4000 TF1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 versus the TF1.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and TF1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TF1 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Sony TF1
61
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
environment proofing
provides touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
27
decently wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony TF1
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also Known as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 136g (0.30 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $266