Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-3010

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon S3000 and Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was announced 14 months after the FE-3010 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S3000 grades versus the FE-3010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Olympus FE-3010. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3000 Gallery and Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3000 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus FE-3010 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3000 and Olympus FE-3010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3000 against the FE-3010.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and FE-3010 is 96 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3000 and FE-3010.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent S3000 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.