Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2010
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In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S3300 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S3300 was announced 2 years later than the FE-4030 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S3300 grades against the FE-4030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus FE-4030
| S3300 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon S3300
| FE-4030 | S3300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus FE-4030
| S3300 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S3300 against the FE-4030.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and FE-4030 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and FE-4030.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer S3300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Olympus FE-4030 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.6-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 180 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $99 | $130 |