Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4030

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S620 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S620 was brought out 11 months before the FE-4030 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S620 scores vs the FE-4030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S620 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S620 enjoys external measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Nikon S620 and Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S620 vs the FE-4030.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and FE-4030 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and FE-4030.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.