Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010
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Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4000 & Olympus Stylus 5010. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S4000 Gallery & Olympus 5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Olympus 5010
S4000 | 5010 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Nikon S4000
5010 | S4000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Olympus 5010
S4000 | 5010 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S4000 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Olympus Stylus 5010 | |
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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 |