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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was manufactured 11 months later than the FE-4000 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S8000 scores vs the FE-4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S8000 FE-4000 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2009More recent by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S8000

 FE-4000 S8000 

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Olympus FE-4000

 S8000 FE-4000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus FE-4000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S8000 vs the FE-4000.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and FE-4000.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S8000 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern S8000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than others (136g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others (136g)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
28
quite wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus FE-4000
Also Known as - X-925
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $130