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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S9100 and Olympus FE-4000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was brought out 2 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S9100 matches up against the FE-4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S9100 FE-4000 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S9100

 FE-4000 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus FE-4000

 S9100 FE-4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S9100 compared to the FE-4000.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and FE-4000 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and FE-4000.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger S9100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
features face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9100
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
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lighter than others in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (136g)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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really wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Olympus FE-4000
Alternate name - X-925
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-07-22
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $329 $130