Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX80

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 4 years before the WX80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 features exterior dimensions 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 WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 vs the WX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and WX80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.