Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W690
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W690 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
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-925
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W690 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-4000 was released 3 years before the W690 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony W690
| FE-4000 | W690 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus FE-4000
| W690 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony W690
| FE-4000 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 has exterior 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W690 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 against the W690.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and W690.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W690 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Also referred to as | X-925 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 life | - | 220 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $130 | $297 |
