Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus FE-250 and Olympus FE-3000

Comparison of Olympus FE-250 and Olympus FE-3000 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus FE-250 ×
Olympus FE-3000 ×
General
ModelOlympus FE-250Olympus FE-3000
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberFE-250FE-3000
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9494
Width (mm)2220
Height (mm)5757
Weight (g)115108
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)810
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.228.2
Sensor width (mm)7.186.13
Sensor height (mm)5.324.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.21.68
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1980 x 1080(2.1 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lensOlympus lens, 6 Lenses in 5 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0036.00 - 108.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3060
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeiESP / single CCD contrast detectionCCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 10000*); *SQ mode onlyAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESPDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Pet, AuctionPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.98 - 14.1ft (0.3 - 4.3m), Tele: 1.6ft - 8.5ft (0.5 - 2.6m)TBD
Usable memory types
  • x
  • x
Other memory-MicroSD
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2019
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • a/v out)
  • multi-terminal (usb
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)5.22-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.8-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.81-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.1-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.6-
Power
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • olympus master 2 software
Os compatibility
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
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Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Available in light blue, black and silver.



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