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Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-925
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon L19 and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was unveiled 5 months before the FE-4000 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the L19 matches up against the FE-4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Olympus FE-4000

 L19 FE-4000 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon L19

 FE-4000 L19 

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Olympus FE-4000

 L19 FE-4000 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L19 compared to the FE-4000.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and FE-4000 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and FE-4000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L19 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus FE-4000 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
18
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (136g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L19
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
57
lighter than average (130 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (8MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L19
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
27
relatively wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix L19Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Olympus FE-4000
Also Known as - X-925
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $130