Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2010
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Below is a extended review of the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S5300 was launched 4 years later than the FE-4030 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S5300 scores vs the FE-4030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Olympus FE-4030
| S5300 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon S5300
| FE-4030 | S5300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Olympus FE-4030
| S5300 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 provides external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions 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 change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S5300 against the FE-4030.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and FE-4030.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S5300 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern S5300 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus FE-4030 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.6-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 138 gr (0.30 pounds) | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 life | 180 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $180 | $130 |
