Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-4000

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was introduced 14 months after the FE-4000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the S8100 scores vs the FE-4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Olympus FE-4000. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S8100 and the FE-4000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and FE-4000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer S8100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.