Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
![Nikon Coolpix S630 front Nikon Coolpix S630 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S630/Nikon-S630-front.jpg)
![Olympus FE-4000 front Olympus FE-4000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-4000/Olympus-FE-4000-front.jpg)
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-925
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S630 and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The S630 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the FE-4000 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the S630 scores against the FE-4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus FE-4000
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S630
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Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus FE-4000
S630 | FE-4000 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S630 and Olympus FE-4000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S630 and the FE-4000.
![Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S630-vs-Olympus-FE-4000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and FE-4000 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S630-vs-Olympus-FE-4000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and FE-4000.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
![Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S630-vs-Olympus-FE-4000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S630-vs-Olympus-FE-4000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S630 | Olympus FE-4000 |
Also called | - | X-925 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | 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 | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 136 grams (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 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-L12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $240 | $130 |