Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Olympus FE-4000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus FE-4000
S3300 | FE-4000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S3300
FE-4000 | S3300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus FE-4000
S3300 | FE-4000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus FE-4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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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 |