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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W710 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony W710

 FE-4000 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus FE-4000

 W710 FE-4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony W710

 FE-4000 W710 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
55
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (136 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than average (114g)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
34
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony W710
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also referred to as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $90