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Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-3010 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
  • Announced January 2015
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
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and FE-3010 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was revealed 6 years after the FE-3010 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S2900 grades versus the FE-3010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Olympus FE-3010

 S2900 FE-3010 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Nikon S2900

 FE-3010 S2900 

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Olympus FE-3010

 S2900 FE-3010 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 has got outside dimensions 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-3010 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-3010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S2900 compared to the FE-3010.

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and FE-3010 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2900 and FE-3010.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S2900 to show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher S2900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography highlights
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S2900
Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography information
70
good battery (250 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
44
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery (250 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
32
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S2900
Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S2900 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Olympus FE-3010
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Olympus FE-3010
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 119g (0.26 pounds) 108g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $117 $140