Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Olympus FE-4000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus FE-4000
L810 | FE-4000 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon L810
FE-4000 | L810 |
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Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus FE-4000
L810 | FE-4000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L810 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $280 | $130 |