Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-4030

Let's look closer at the Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-4030, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was unveiled 19 months later than the FE-4030 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S9100 grades versus the FE-4030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Olympus FE-4030. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S9100 vs the FE-4030.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and FE-4030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and FE-4030.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S9100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.