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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-925
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6200 and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was revealed 2 years after the FE-4000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S6200 matches up against the FE-4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S6200 FE-4000 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2009Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S6200

 FE-4000 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus FE-4000

 S6200 FE-4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6200 and Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S6200 compared to the FE-4000.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and FE-4000 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and FE-4000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S6200 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher S6200 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography advice
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has focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competitors in class (136g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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pretty wide (26mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Olympus FE-4000
Also called - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $130