Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-25

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S3000 and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was introduced 14 months after the FE-25 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S3000 matches up versus the FE-25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Olympus FE-25. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Olympus FE-25 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3000 features external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has proportions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S3000 and the FE-25.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3000 and FE-25.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3000 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer S3000 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.