Olympus FE-4000 has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic III processor. On the other hand, Nikon AW130 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .
Below you can see the FE-4000 and AW130 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus FE-4000 and Nikon AW130 Cameras
Olympus FE-4000 and Nikon AW130 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Olympus FE-4000 has 35% larger pixel area compared to Nikon AW130, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Olympus FE-4000
or the
Nikon AW130 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
One thing to watch when comparing these two: they have different sensor sizes
(1/2.3-inch versus 1/2.3' ),
so compare them at the same framing rather than the same focal length.
Put the same focal length on the smaller sensor and it will show less depth of
field, not more, because it also crops tighter. The calculator shows the
full frame equivalent focal length for each body so you can match the framing.
