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Nikon S230 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon S230 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2009
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 5010
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Nikon S230 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon S230 and Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and 5010 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S230 was revealed 11 months before the 5010 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the S230 grades versus the 5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Olympus 5010

 S230 5010 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Nikon S230

 5010 S230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Olympus 5010

 S230 5010 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S230 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S230 features outside dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S230 and the 5010.

Nikon S230 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S230 and 5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S230 and 5010.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 5010 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S230 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S230 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 5010 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 Street photography info
Olympus 5010 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography advice
Olympus 5010 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography info
Olympus 5010 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography factors
31
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging factors
Olympus 5010 Vlogging factors
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S230 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Olympus 5010
 Nikon Coolpix S230Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S230 Olympus Stylus 5010
Also called - mju 5010
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-03 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 2000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 grams (0.25 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-EL10 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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