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Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S630 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out very close to the FE-5010 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the S630 grades against the FE-5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S630 FE-5010 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S630

 FE-5010 S630 

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus FE-5010

 S630 FE-5010 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S630 versus Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S630 and the FE-5010.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and FE-5010.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (130g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competitors (130g)
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID EN-L12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $240 $130