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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon S6100 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was revealed 14 months after the FE-4030 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6100 grades against the FE-4030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Olympus FE-4030

 S6100 FE-4030 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon S6100

 FE-4030 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Olympus FE-4030

 S6100 FE-4030 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 features external 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) and the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S6100 versus the FE-4030.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and FE-4030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and FE-4030.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6100 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S6100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
64
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
25
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Olympus FE-4030
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Olympus FE-4030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $195 $130