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Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and FE-47 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was revealed 5 years later than the FE-47 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the S33 matches up vs the FE-47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus FE-47

 S33 FE-47 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon S33

 FE-47 S33 

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus FE-47

 S33 FE-47 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S33 and the FE-47.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and FE-47 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and FE-47.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S33 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus FE-47 will give greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern S33 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography details
Olympus FE-47 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (221g)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography advice
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environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (221 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography factors
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image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/3.1")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
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image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (221g)
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wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Olympus FE-47
 Nikon Coolpix S33Olympus FE-47
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Olympus FE-47
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-10 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $0