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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(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
Olympus FE-4030
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus FE-4030

 S8200 FE-4030 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon S8200

 FE-4030 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus FE-4030

 S8200 FE-4030 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

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

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others (213 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (213 grams)
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (213 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
25
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Olympus FE-4030
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Olympus FE-4030
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