Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W530

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 17 months prior to the W530 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 has physical 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) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FE-4000 and the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and W530.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W530 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.