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Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Introduced September 2013
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon S02 and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and FE-25 (10MP) and the S02 (1/3") and FE-25 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S02 was released 4 years later than the FE-25 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S02 scores versus the FE-25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Olympus FE-25

 S02 FE-25 
ReleasedSeptember 2013January 2009Fresher by 57 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Nikon S02

 FE-25 S02 

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Olympus FE-25

 S02 FE-25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S02 comes with outer measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-25 has dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S02 and Olympus FE-25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S02 compared to the FE-25.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and FE-25 is 97 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S02 and FE-25.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S02 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon S02 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern S02 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-25 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S02
Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
38
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
59
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Olympus FE-25
 Nikon Coolpix S02Olympus FE-25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S02 Olympus FE-25
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-09-05 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 3648 x 2768
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.4"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.40 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Card slots - 1
Retail cost $177 $15