Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2010

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
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").

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.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus FE-4030
S620 | FE-4030 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon S620
FE-4030 | S620 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus FE-4030
S620 | FE-4030 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
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.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $37 | $130 |