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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was released 2 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6300 matches up against the FE-4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S6300 FE-4000 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S6300

 FE-4000 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Olympus FE-4000

 S6300 FE-4000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 offers external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-4000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S6300 compared to the FE-4000.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and FE-4000 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and FE-4000.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern S6300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
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decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography highlights
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
68
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
28
pretty wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Olympus FE-4000
Otherwise known as - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 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 Overall 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 230 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $130