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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S4300 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was unveiled 2 years later than the FE-5020 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S4300 matches up against the FE-5020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus FE-5020

 S4300 FE-5020 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S4300

 FE-5020 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus FE-5020

 S4300 FE-5020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4300 and Olympus FE-5020 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S4300 and the FE-5020.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and FE-5020.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S4300 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S4300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (139g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others in class (139 grams)
features focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (137g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (24mm)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Olympus FE-5020
Also called as - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life 180 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots One One
Retail price $119 $160