Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX70
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX70 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
- Also referred to as X-925
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FE-4000 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WX70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-4000 grades vs the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Sony WX70
FE-4000 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus FE-4000
WX70 | FE-4000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony WX70
FE-4000 | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 against the WX70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and WX70.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX70 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Also referred to as | X-925 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $130 | $242 |