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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S1000pj versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was launched very close to the FE-4000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1000pj matches up vs the FE-4000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus FE-4000

 S1000pj FE-4000 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S1000pj

 FE-4000 S1000pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus FE-4000

 S1000pj FE-4000 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj features outer measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1000pj vs the FE-4000.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and FE-4000 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and FE-4000.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (136g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography information
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competition (136g)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus FE-4000
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus FE-4000
Also called as - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $289 $130