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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(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
  • Introduced February 2011
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S4100 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S4100 versus Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was released 2 years after the FE-3010 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S4100 matches up against the FE-3010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Olympus FE-3010

 S4100 FE-3010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Nikon S4100

 FE-3010 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Olympus FE-3010

 S4100 FE-3010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4100 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus FE-3010 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S4100 against the FE-3010.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and FE-3010 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4100 and FE-3010.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S4100 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher S4100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography features
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography factors
67
comes with focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
41
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (190 shots)
no Timelapse mode
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Olympus FE-3010
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Olympus FE-3010
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 108 grams (0.24 pounds)
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 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $140 $140