Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-5010
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2009

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S6300 was launched 3 years after the FE-5010 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S6300 matches up versus the FE-5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Olympus FE-5010. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Olympus FE-5010
S6300 | FE-5010 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S6300
FE-5010 | S6300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Olympus FE-5010
S6300 | FE-5010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-5010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S6300 and the FE-5010.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and FE-5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and FE-5010.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer S6300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Olympus FE-5010 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 130 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 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 Overall 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 | 230 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $200 | $130 |