Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W370
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35 Features
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W370 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Other Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W370 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4000 was launched 5 months earlier than the W370 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-4000 grades against the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony W370
FE-4000 | W370 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus FE-4000
W370 | FE-4000 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony W370
FE-4000 | W370 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with physical dimensions 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W370 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 against the W370.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and W370.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W370 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Otherwise known as | X-925 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $130 | $230 |