Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-5020
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Released July 2009
- Also Known as X-935

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-5020, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S8200 was announced 2 years later than the FE-5020 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S8200 grades vs the FE-5020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Olympus FE-5020. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus FE-5020
S8200 | FE-5020 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 961k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+731k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S8200
FE-5020 | S8200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus FE-5020
S8200 | FE-5020 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 has got physical measurements 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-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-5020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S8200 compared to the FE-5020.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and FE-5020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and FE-5020.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger S8200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Olympus FE-5020 |
Also referred to as | - | X-935 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-24 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 961k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 213 grams (0.47 pounds) | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 250 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $329 | $160 |