Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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 Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Olympus FE-4030. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Olympus FE-4030
| S6100 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months | |
| Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed | 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.

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 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.
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Olympus 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 |