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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was manufactured 9 months later than the FE-47 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S8100 matches up vs the FE-47 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus FE-47

 S8100 FE-47 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon S8100

 FE-47 S8100 

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus FE-47

 S8100 FE-47 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S8100 versus the FE-47.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and FE-47 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and FE-47.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S8100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography information
Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging factors
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Olympus FE-47
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Olympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8100 Olympus FE-47
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 180g (0.40 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 220 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $0