Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony WX9

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was revealed 17 months before the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-4000 grades against the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the WX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and WX9.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX9 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind in sensor innovation.