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Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S32 and Olympus FE-4000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is very comparable but the S32 (1/3") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S32 was introduced 4 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S32 scores vs the FE-4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S32 FE-4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 56 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S32

 FE-4000 S32 

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus FE-4000

 S32 FE-4000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S32 vs the FE-4000.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and FE-4000 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S32 and FE-4000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S32 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon S32 will produce greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S32 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (13MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proof
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography factors
58
weather proof
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition (136g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse function
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus FE-4000
Other name - X-925
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-07 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $130