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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon P310
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P300 versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was revealed 23 months after the FE-4000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P300 scores against the FE-4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus FE-4000

 P300 FE-4000 
LaunchedMay 2011July 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon P300

 FE-4000 P300 

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-4000

 P300 FE-4000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P300 against the FE-4000.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and FE-4000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger P300 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
27
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P300
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
63
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
27
pretty wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging features
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix P300Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Olympus FE-4000
Also called - X-925
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-31 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $130