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Nikon S230 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S230 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S230 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S230 vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S230 was introduced at a similar time to the FE-3010 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S230 grades vs the FE-3010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Olympus FE-3010

 S230 FE-3010 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Nikon S230

 FE-3010 S230 

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Olympus FE-3010

 S230 FE-3010 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S230 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S230 comes with outer dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus FE-3010 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S230 against the FE-3010.

Nikon S230 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and FE-3010 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S230 and FE-3010.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus FE-3010 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S230 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S230
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
environment proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Nikon S230 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Olympus FE-3010
 Nikon Coolpix S230Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S230 Olympus FE-3010
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 2000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 640x480
Video data format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 gr (0.25 lb) 108 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-EL10 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
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