Nikon S230 vs Olympus FE-25

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S230 versus Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S230 was released very close to the FE-25 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S230 grades versus the FE-25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S230 and Olympus FE-25. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S230 Gallery and Olympus FE-25 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S230 features physical measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus FE-25 has sizing of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S230 versus the FE-25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S230 and FE-25.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.