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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P300 was launched 17 months after the FE-47 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P300 matches up against the FE-47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus FE-47

 P300 FE-47 
RevealedMay 2011January 2010Newer by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon P300

 FE-47 P300 

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-47

 P300 FE-47 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-47 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P300 and the FE-47.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and FE-47 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and FE-47.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus FE-47 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer P300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography info
27
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography features
Olympus FE-47 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P300
Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
63
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P300
Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-47
 Nikon Coolpix P300Olympus FE-47
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Olympus FE-47
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-31 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $0