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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S9100 versus Olympus FE-47, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was unveiled 19 months later than the FE-47 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S9100 matches up vs the FE-47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus FE-47

 S9100 FE-47 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon S9100

 FE-47 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus FE-47

 S9100 FE-47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 features outer measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S9100 and the FE-47.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and FE-47 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and FE-47.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus FE-47 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger S9100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography factors
33
manual focus
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition (214 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Olympus FE-47
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Olympus FE-47
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Olympus FE-47
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 204 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 270 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $0