Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-45
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S5300 and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe S5300 was announced 5 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S5300 grades against the FE-45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus FE-45. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Olympus FE-45
S5300 | FE-45 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon S5300
FE-45 | S5300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Olympus FE-45
S5300 | FE-45 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 provides external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S5300 and Olympus FE-45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5300 against the FE-45.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and FE-45.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S5300 to render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger S5300 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus FE-45 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus FE-45 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 138 gr (0.30 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 life | 180 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $180 | $130 |