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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
Olympus FE-4030
(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
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon S6000 versus Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released around the same time to the FE-4030 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6000 scores against the FE-4030 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus FE-4030

 S6000 FE-4030 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon S6000

 FE-4030 S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus FE-4030

 S6000 FE-4030 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6000 versus Olympus FE-4030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S6000 vs the FE-4030.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and FE-4030 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and FE-4030.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
25
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus FE-4030
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus FE-4030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
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
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $130