Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2010

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus FE-4030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S8200 was introduced 20 months after the FE-4030 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S8200 scores against the FE-4030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus FE-4030
S8200 | FE-4030 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 961k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+731k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon S8200
FE-4030 | S8200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus FE-4030
S8200 | FE-4030 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus FE-4030 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S8200 vs the FE-4030.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and FE-4030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and FE-4030.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S8200 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S8200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 961 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 213 gr (0.47 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $329 | $130 |