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Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(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
Olympus FE-25
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Olympus FE-25

 S6400 FE-25 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 45 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Nikon S6400

 FE-25 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Olympus FE-25

 S6400 FE-25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography details
Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (150g)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
63
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (160 shots)
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
26
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (150g)
9
can't record video
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Nikon S6400 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Olympus FE-25
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Olympus FE-25
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
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