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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
  • New Model is Nikon AW110
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-4000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was revealed 2 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the AW100 matches up against the FE-4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus FE-4000

 AW100 FE-4000 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon AW100

 FE-4000 AW100 

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus FE-4000

 AW100 FE-4000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW100 against the FE-4000.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and FE-4000.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon AW100 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent AW100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography factors
55
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW100
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
33
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography advice
67
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than average (136 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
28
decently wide (26mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Olympus FE-4000
Also referred to as - X-925
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 57 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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $130