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Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S800c versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was unveiled 3 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S800c grades vs the FE-4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus FE-4000

 S800c FE-4000 
IntroducedFebruary 2013July 2009Fresher by 44 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-4000 over the Nikon S800c

 FE-4000 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus FE-4000

 S800c FE-4000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c features outer dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S800c versus Olympus FE-4000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S800c versus the FE-4000.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and FE-4000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S800c to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern S800c provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S800c
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (140 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (140 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (140 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
really wide (26mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix S800cOlympus FE-4000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Olympus FE-4000
Also Known as - X-925
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-04 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184g (0.41 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 140 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $290 $130