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Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S2900 versus Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and FE-25 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was announced 6 years later than the FE-25 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S2900 grades versus the FE-25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Olympus FE-25

 S2900 FE-25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 74 months
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Nikon S2900

 FE-25 S2900 

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Olympus FE-25

 S2900 FE-25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus FE-25 has dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S2900 versus Olympus FE-25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S2900 vs the FE-25.

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and FE-25.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S2900 to provide greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer S2900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S2900
Street photography with Olympus FE-25
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S2900
Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S2900
Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
70
good battery power (250 per charge)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Olympus FE-25
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Olympus FE-25
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Olympus FE-25
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2768
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $117 $15