Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830
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35 Features
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96 Imaging
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony W830
FE-4000 | W830 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus FE-4000
W830 | FE-4000 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony W830
FE-4000 | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |