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Nikon S4000 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S4000 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S4000 vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 14 months later than the FE-3010 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S4000 grades against the FE-3010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Olympus FE-3010

 S4000 FE-3010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 14 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Nikon S4000

 FE-3010 S4000 

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Olympus FE-3010

 S4000 FE-3010 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S4000 features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus FE-3010 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S4000 and the FE-3010.

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and FE-3010 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and FE-3010.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer S4000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
17
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4000
Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
weather sealing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
32
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
32
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
28
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Nikon S4000 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Olympus FE-3010
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Olympus FE-3010
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 131 gr (0.29 lbs) 108 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $140