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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-47 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
  • Released February 2012
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S3300 and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was released 2 years after the FE-47 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S3300 grades vs the FE-47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus FE-47

 S3300 FE-47 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon S3300

 FE-47 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus FE-47

 S3300 FE-47 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 and Olympus FE-47 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S3300 compared to the FE-47.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and FE-47 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and FE-47.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer S3300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus FE-47
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus FE-47
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 204 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $99 $0