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Nikon S80 vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S80 vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Released September 2010
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S80 vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S80 vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S80 was revealed 21 months later than the FE-3010 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S80 matches up against the FE-3010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Olympus FE-3010

 S80 FE-3010 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kSharper screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Nikon S80

 FE-3010 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Olympus FE-3010

 S80 FE-3010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S80 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus FE-3010 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S80 vs Olympus FE-3010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S80 vs the FE-3010.

Nikon S80 vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and FE-3010 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and FE-3010.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S80 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S80 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S80 vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
60
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (150 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
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big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging advice
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screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S80 vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Olympus FE-3010
 Nikon Coolpix S80Olympus FE-3010
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Olympus FE-3010
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-08 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.3fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 133g (0.29 lbs) 108g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 150 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $191 $140