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Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(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
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S630 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled 5 months prior to the FE-5020 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S630 scores vs the FE-5020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus FE-5020

 S630 FE-5020 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S630

 FE-5020 S630 

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus FE-5020

 S630 FE-5020 
LaunchedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S630 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S630 vs the FE-5020.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and FE-5020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and FE-5020.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
very long reach (260mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus FE-5020
Also referred to as - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-07-22
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
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 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 file format 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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $160