Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX200V
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced January 2012

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-4000 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TX200V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-4000 matches up against the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony TX200V
FE-4000 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus FE-4000
TX200V | FE-4000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Display sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony TX200V
FE-4000 | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 has got 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) and the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony TX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 vs the TX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and TX200V.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Also referred to as | X-925 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 129 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $500 |