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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the W830 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-4000 grades against the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony W830

 FE-4000 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus FE-4000

 W830 FE-4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009More recent by 54 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony W830

 FE-4000 W830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers external 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony W830 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 versus the W830.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and W830.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W830 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Sony W830
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
good resolution (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Sony W830
55
lighter than others in class (136g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography factors
Sony W830 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than others in class (136g)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony W830
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Also called as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 136 grams (0.30 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $128