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Nikon P310 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon P310 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Newer Model is Nikon P330
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 P310 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon P310 and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 2 years after the FE-4000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P310 grades against the FE-4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus FE-4000

 P310 FE-4000 
RevealedJune 2012July 2009More modern by 36 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon P310

 FE-4000 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus FE-4000

 P310 FE-4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P310 versus the FE-4000.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and FE-4000.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern P310 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (136g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography details
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition (136 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
28
really wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging features
36
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix P310Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Olympus FE-4000
Also Known as - X-925
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical 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 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 life 230 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $700 $130