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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-925
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 2 years after the FE-4000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the S8200 matches up versus the FE-4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S8200 FE-4000 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009More modern by 26 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S8200

 FE-4000 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus FE-4000

 S8200 FE-4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S8200 against the FE-4000.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and FE-4000 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and FE-4000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer S8200 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (213g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (250 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (136 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Olympus FE-4000
Also called - X-925
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 961k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $130