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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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 SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released March 2011
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was introduced 6 months earlier than the SZ-30MR which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S5100 grades vs the SZ-30MR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 S5100 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Nikon S5100

 SZ-30MR S5100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 S5100 SZ-30MR 
ReleasedAugust 2010March 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S5100 and the SZ-30MR.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5100
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others in class (132g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than others (226g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
40
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Olympus SZ-30MR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-17 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $279