Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as X-925
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The following is a complete overview of the Nikon S6100 and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S6100 was manufactured 19 months after the FE-4000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S6100 scores vs the FE-4000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Olympus FE-4000
| S6100 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S6100
| FE-4000 | S6100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Olympus FE-4000
| S6100 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S6100 against the FE-4000.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and FE-4000.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6100 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S6100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Olympus FE-4000 |
| Also Known as | - | X-925 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2009-07-22 |
| Physical type | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/2.6-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 | 210 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $195 | $130 |
