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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5020 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
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was introduced 2 years after the FE-5020 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S3300 scores against the FE-5020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus FE-5020

 S3300 FE-5020 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S3300

 FE-5020 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus FE-5020

 S3300 FE-5020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 offers physical 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) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S3300 and the FE-5020.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and FE-5020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and FE-5020.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3300 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S3300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
weather proof
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
66
lighter than others in class (128g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
pretty wide (24mm)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus FE-5020
Also referred to as - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 128g (0.28 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots One One
Launch price $99 $160