Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10 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
- Launched July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-925
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony WX10
FE-4000 | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus FE-4000
WX10 | FE-4000 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony WX10
FE-4000 | WX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |