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Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon S33 versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and FE-45 (10MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and FE-45 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was introduced 6 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S33 grades against the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus FE-45

 S33 FE-45 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 75 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon S33

 FE-45 S33 

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus FE-45

 S33 FE-45 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 offers external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S33 versus the FE-45.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and FE-45 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and FE-45.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S33 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon S33 will give greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S33 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (221 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (4.7 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S33
Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
58
weather proof
resolution is good (13MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (221g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography features
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (221 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Coolpix S33Olympus FE-45
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-10 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 220 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots One One
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