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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2010
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
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was manufactured 20 months later than the FE-3010 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S1100pj matches up versus the FE-3010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Olympus FE-3010

 S1100pj FE-3010 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Nikon S1100pj

 FE-3010 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Olympus FE-3010

 S1100pj FE-3010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S1100pj provides outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-3010 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S1100pj against the FE-3010.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1100pj and FE-3010 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1100pj and FE-3010.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S1100pj to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S1100pj is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1100pj
Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (180 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
61
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (180g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging info
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (180 grams)
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Olympus FE-3010
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjOlympus FE-3010
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Olympus FE-3010
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-17 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 108 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $140