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Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 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
  • Announced February 2010
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
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Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured within a month of the 5010 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S4000 grades versus the 5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Olympus 5010

 S4000 5010 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Nikon S4000

 5010 S4000 

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Olympus 5010

 S4000 5010 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S4000 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S4000 and the 5010.

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and 5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and 5010.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 5010 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4000
Street photography with Olympus 5010
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography information
Olympus 5010 Sports photography information
17
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4000
Travel photography with Olympus 5010
58
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography details
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography details
32
really wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4000
Vlogging with Olympus 5010
28
really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Olympus 5010
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Olympus Stylus 5010
Otherwise known as - mju 5010
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 grams (0.29 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model EN-EL10 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $150