Nikon S100 vs Olympus FE-5010
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S100 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S100 scores versus the FE-5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Olympus FE-5010
| S100 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 32 months | |
| Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
| Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
| Display resolution | 820k | 230k | Clearer display (+590k dot) | |
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S100
| FE-5010 | S100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Olympus FE-5010
| S100 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S100 features physical measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and FE-5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and FE-5010.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S100 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus FE-5010 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-08-24 | 2009-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 820 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | Organic LED monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 175g (0.39 lb) | 130g (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 | 150 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $240 | $130 |