Clicky

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-3010 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-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released January 2009
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is relatively close but the S02 (1/3") and FE-3010 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The S02 was announced 4 years after the FE-3010 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S02 grades versus the FE-3010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Olympus FE-3010

 S02 FE-3010 
ReleasedSeptember 2013January 2009More modern by 57 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Nikon S02

 FE-3010 S02 

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Olympus FE-3010

 S02 FE-3010 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S02 features external measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Olympus FE-3010 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-3010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S02 against the FE-3010.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S02 and FE-3010 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and FE-3010.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S02 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S02 will render more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern S02 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S02
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
33
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
26
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography information
59
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography details
33
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
28
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Nikon S02 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Olympus FE-3010
 Nikon Coolpix S02Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S02 Olympus FE-3010
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-09-05 2009-01-07
Body design 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 area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 4s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 100 grams (0.22 lb) 108 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots - Single
Retail pricing $177 $140