Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25
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Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- No Video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2009

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon S6400 and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and FE-25 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6400 was revealed 3 years later than the FE-25 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S6400 grades vs the FE-25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Olympus FE-25. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery and Olympus FE-25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Olympus FE-25
S6400 | FE-25 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 45 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper display (+348k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Nikon S6400
FE-25 | S6400 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Olympus FE-25
S6400 | FE-25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus FE-25 has dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Nikon S6400 and Olympus FE-25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S6400 and the FE-25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and FE-25 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6400 and FE-25.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6400 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S6400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Olympus FE-25 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Olympus FE-25 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-08-22 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2768 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.4" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 | 160 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $500 | $15 |