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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-47 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S6100 and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was brought out 14 months after the FE-47 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S6100 matches up vs the FE-47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Olympus FE-47

 S6100 FE-47 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon S6100

 FE-47 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Olympus FE-47

 S6100 FE-47 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S6100 against the FE-47.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and FE-47 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and FE-47.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S6100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6100
Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography information
65
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Olympus FE-47
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Olympus FE-47
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Olympus FE-47
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $195 $0