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Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Olympus FE-25

 S3000 FE-25 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 14 months
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Nikon S3000

 FE-25 S3000 

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Olympus FE-25

 S3000 FE-25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Nikon S3000 and Olympus FE-25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

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

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3000
Street photography with Olympus FE-25
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3000
Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography features
28
quite wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
26
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging factors
26
quite wide (27mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
9
no video
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Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Olympus FE-25
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Olympus FE-25
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Olympus FE-25
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2768
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $15