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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus FE-4030, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was brought out 5 years later than the FE-4030 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AW130 matches up versus the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus FE-4030

 AW130 FE-4030 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon AW130

 FE-4030 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus FE-4030

 AW130 FE-4030 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the AW130 versus the FE-4030.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and FE-4030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and FE-4030.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon AW130 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger AW130 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW130
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
72
better than average battery life (370 shots)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
32
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
25
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus FE-4030
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Olympus FE-4030
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 146 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $398 $130