Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020
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![Nikon Coolpix S6500 front Nikon Coolpix S6500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500/Nikon-S6500-front.jpg)
![Olympus FE-5020 front Olympus FE-5020 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-5020/Olympus-FE-5020-front.jpg)
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S6500 and Olympus FE-5020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S6500 was launched 3 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S6500 grades vs the FE-5020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Olympus FE-5020. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Olympus FE-5020
S6500 | FE-5020 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S6500
FE-5020 | S6500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Olympus FE-5020
S6500 | FE-5020 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Nikon S6500 and Olympus FE-5020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S6500 vs the FE-5020.
![Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and FE-5020 is 92 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and FE-5020.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern S6500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Olympus-FE-5020-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Olympus FE-5020 |
Also referred to as | - | X-935 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 ID | SLB-10A | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $170 | $160 |