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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W350 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
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W350 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 5 months prior to the W350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony W350

 FE-4000 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus FE-4000

 W350 FE-4000 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony W350

 FE-4000 W350 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 vs the W350.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and W350.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W350 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography details
Sony W350 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
55
lighter than average (136g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
62
lighter than average (136 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Sony W350
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony W350
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also called X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch 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 - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 136 gr (0.30 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $200