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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-925
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was revealed 5 years before the WX220 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4000 matches up against the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony WX220

 FE-4000 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus FE-4000

 WX220 FE-4000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony WX220

 FE-4000 WX220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony WX220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 versus the WX220.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and WX220.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
Sony WX220 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography details
Sony WX220 Street photography details
55
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography information
Sony WX220 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Sony WX220
62
lighter than average in class (136g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX220 Landscape photography highlights
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony WX220
 Olympus FE-4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also referred to as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 210 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $198