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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4000 was released 17 months prior to the WX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-4000 matches up against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony WX10

 FE-4000 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus FE-4000

 WX10 FE-4000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony WX10

 FE-4000 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 has got exterior 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) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FE-4000 and the WX10.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and WX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX10 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography factors
Sony WX10 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (136g)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
28
rather wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Sony WX10
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony WX10
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also Known as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Pricing at release $130 $200