Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W710

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was introduced 4 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4000 scores against the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with physical 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 W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 vs the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and W710.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W710 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.