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Nikon S220 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S220 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S220 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Nikon S220 versus Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S220 was launched within a month of the FE-3010 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S220 matches up against the FE-3010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Olympus FE-3010

 S220 FE-3010 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Nikon S220

 FE-3010 S220 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Olympus FE-3010

 S220 FE-3010 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S220 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S220 has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Olympus FE-3010 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S220 versus Olympus FE-3010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S220 versus the FE-3010.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S220 and FE-3010 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and FE-3010.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-3010 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S220
Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
28
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S220 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Olympus FE-3010
 Nikon Coolpix S220Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S220 Olympus FE-3010
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 2000 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 pounds) 108 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" 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 model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $56 $140