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Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon L810 versus Olympus FE-4000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 2 years after the FE-4000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the L810 grades against the FE-4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus FE-4000

 L810 FE-4000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon L810

 FE-4000 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus FE-4000

 L810 FE-4000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L810 versus Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the L810 versus the FE-4000.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and FE-4000 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and FE-4000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher L810 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors in class (136g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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relatively wide (26mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging features
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relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus FE-4000
Also Known as - X-925
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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