Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-47
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S4300 and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S4300 was manufactured 2 years after the FE-47 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S4300 scores vs the FE-47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-47 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Olympus FE-47. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Olympus FE-47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus FE-47
S4300 | FE-47 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon S4300
FE-47 | S4300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus FE-47
S4300 | FE-47 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Nikon S4300 and Olympus FE-47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S4300 and the FE-47.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and FE-47 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and FE-47.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S4300 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S4300 will have an edge in sensor tech.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus FE-47 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus FE-47 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139 grams (0.31 pounds) | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 life | 180 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $119 | $0 |