Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus FE-4030
L100 | FE-4030 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon L100
FE-4030 | L100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus FE-4030
L100 | FE-4030 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Analyze the Nikon L100 versus Olympus FE-4030 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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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 |