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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-47 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
  • Announced August 2010
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was manufactured 8 months after the FE-47 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S5100 grades versus the FE-47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus FE-47

 S5100 FE-47 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon S5100

 FE-47 S5100 

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus FE-47

 S5100 FE-47 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus FE-47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S5100 vs the FE-47.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and FE-47 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and FE-47.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger S5100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5100
Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
61
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Olympus FE-47
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Olympus FE-47
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Olympus FE-47
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132g (0.29 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL10 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $0