- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.0 megapixels
- 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Olympus FE-4020 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.0 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 1008.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon SX420 IS Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon SX410 IS
SX410 IS vs SX420 IS |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | FE-4020 | SX420 IS |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $149.99 | $299.99 |
Street Price: | $279.00 | |
Date Available: | 2010-02-15 | 2016-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 4.5 oz (128 g) |
11.5 oz
(325 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (95 x 56 x 23 mm) |
4.1 x
2.7 x
3.4 in. (104 x 69 x 85 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 14.0 | 20.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.44 microns | 1.20 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 3968 x 2976 (11.8 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
5152 x 3864
(19.9 MP,
4:3), 5152 x 3432 (17.7 MP, 3:2), 5152 x 2896 (14.9 MP, 16:9), 3856 x 3856 (14.9 MP, 1:1), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 0.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15) |
1280x720 (25p)
640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural)) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | No | |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Olympus lens; 7 elements in 6 groups, with 4 aspherical elements | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 26 - 105mm | 24 - 1,008mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.7 - 18.6mm | 4.3 - 180.6mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 42.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.6 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? | f/3.5 (W) / f/6.6 (T) - ?? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
4 cm to Infinity 1.6 in to Infinity |
0 -
50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | CCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,400 dots (76,800 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, High Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3 | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/4000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected) | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Intelligent Auto, Digital Image Stabilization, Magic Filter (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing), Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT, 4. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 5. SPORT, 6. INDOOR, 7. CANDLE, 8. SELF PORTRAIT, 9. SUNSET, 10. FIREWORKS, 11. CUISINE, 12. DOCUMENTS, 13. PET) | Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Wide: 15.7ft (4.79m) at ISO 800 Tele: 6.9 ft (2.11m) at ISO 800 | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 16 ft. (W), 4.6 - 8.9 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.0m (W), (1.4m - 2.7m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural)) |
Included Memory: | 18.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | |
Connections (extended): | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output) | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 0.5 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 180 shots | 195 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 50 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LI-70B | Proprietary NB-11LH/NB-11L |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LI-70B Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-11LH Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | OLYMPUS [ib] Software and Instruction Manual CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000PRO/XP/VISTA/7, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5 | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Intelligent Auto, Magic Filters (includes Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-Eye, Drawing). Available in warm gray, pearl white, light pink and light blue. | Available in black or red. |