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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(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
Olympus FE-4030
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus FE-4030

 S5100 FE-4030 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon S5100

 FE-4030 S5100 

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus FE-4030

 S5100 FE-4030 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (132g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
26
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Olympus FE-4030
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Olympus FE-4030
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