Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Released February 2016
- Newer Model is Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2010

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4030, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A900 was introduced 6 years later than the FE-4030 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the A900 scores against the FE-4030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus FE-4030
A900 | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 75 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon A900
FE-4030 | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus FE-4030
A900 | FE-4030 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4030 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A900 against the FE-4030.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and FE-4030 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and FE-4030.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent A900 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-02-23 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $130 |