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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 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
  • Announced September 2010
Olympus FE-5020
(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
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was launched 14 months later than the FE-5020 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S8100 matches up against the FE-5020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus FE-5020

 S8100 FE-5020 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010July 2009Fresher by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S8100

 FE-5020 S8100 

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus FE-5020

 S8100 FE-5020 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S8100 and the FE-5020.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and FE-5020.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer S8100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography advice
26
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8100
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
environment proof
lighter than competitors (137g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
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screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8100
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8100 Olympus FE-5020
Otherwise known as - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-08 2009-07-22
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 160 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $160