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Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-5010 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S33 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and FE-5010 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was manufactured 6 years later than the FE-5010 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S33 scores vs the FE-5010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S33 FE-5010 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2009More recent by 75 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S33

 FE-5010 S33 

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus FE-5010

 S33 FE-5010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S33 versus Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S33 compared to the FE-5010.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and FE-5010 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and FE-5010.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S33 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S33 will offer extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The newer S33 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average (130g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (4.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
58
weather sealing
good megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (221g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than average (130 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S33
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix S33Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $130