Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030
95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2010
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe S5100 was brought out 8 months after the FE-4030 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S5100 matches up against the FE-4030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus FE-4030
S5100 | FE-4030 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon S5100
FE-4030 | S5100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus FE-4030
S5100 | FE-4030 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S5100 versus the FE-4030.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and FE-4030.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-4030 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S5100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-08-17 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 ID | EN-EL10 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $200 | $130 |