Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX1
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX1 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
- Released July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4000 was released at a similar time to the TX1 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-4000 scores versus the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony TX1
| FE-4000 | TX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus FE-4000
| TX1 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony TX1
| FE-4000 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony TX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 versus the TX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and TX1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-4000 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus FE-4000 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Also called | X-925 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 8cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $130 | $350 |