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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
Olympus FE-4030
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L100 versus Olympus FE-4030, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was announced 11 months prior to the FE-4030 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L100 scores against the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus FE-4030

 L100 FE-4030 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon L100

 FE-4030 L100 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus FE-4030

 L100 FE-4030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the L100 and the FE-4030.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and FE-4030 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and FE-4030.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older L100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
39
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
25
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus FE-4030
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus FE-4030
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 360g (0.79 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $130