Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-25
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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- No Video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2009

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and FE-25 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S4100 was launched 2 years later than the FE-25 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S4100 grades vs the FE-25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4100 & Olympus FE-25. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S4100 Gallery & Olympus FE-25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Olympus FE-25
S4100 | FE-25 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 26 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Nikon S4100
FE-25 | S4100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Olympus FE-25
S4100 | FE-25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4100 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S4100 compared to the FE-25.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and FE-25 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and FE-25.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S4100 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern S4100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Olympus FE-25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Olympus FE-25 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2768 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.4" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
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) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 190 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $140 | $15 |