Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-5020
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as X-935

Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S800c and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S800c was manufactured 3 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S800c matches up vs the FE-5020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus FE-5020
S800c | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 44 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+589k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S800c
FE-5020 | S800c |
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Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus FE-5020
S800c | FE-5020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c offers external measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S800c and Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S800c compared to the FE-5020.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and FE-5020.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S800c to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern S800c should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S800c vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Olympus FE-5020 |
Alternative name | - | X-935 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-02-04 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 819 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 184 grams (0.41 lb) | 137 grams (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $290 | $160 |