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Nikon S30 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
Photography Glossary

Nikon S30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S30 versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is very well matched but the S30 (1/3") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S30 was launched 2 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S30 matches up against the FE-4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S30 FE-4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S30

 FE-4000 S30 

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Olympus FE-4000

 S30 FE-4000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S30 versus Olympus FE-4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S30 vs the FE-4000.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and FE-4000 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and FE-4000.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus FE-4000 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger S30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
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comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography info
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weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (214g)
55
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography details
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect AF
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no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
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weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (214g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (136 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
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weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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rather wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging highlights
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comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (214 grams)
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix S30Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Olympus FE-4000
Also called as - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 240 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $130