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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S6200 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was unveiled 2 years later than the FE-5010 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6200 grades versus the FE-5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S6200 FE-5010 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S6200

 FE-5010 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus FE-5010

 S6200 FE-5010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 has external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S6200 versus the FE-5010.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and FE-5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and FE-5010.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern S6200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
70
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than average (130 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Olympus FE-5010
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT 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
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 support
Headphone support
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 160g (0.35 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $229 $130