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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3300 was launched 2 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S3300 grades versus the FE-4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S3300 FE-4000 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S3300

 FE-4000 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus FE-4000

 S3300 FE-4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S3300 and the FE-4000.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and FE-4000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and FE-4000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern S3300 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus FE-4000
Also called - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $99 $130