Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched July 2012
- Old Model is Nikon S9100
- Later Model is Nikon S9500
(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
- Released January 2010

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S9300 versus Olympus FE-4030, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S9300 was announced 2 years after the FE-4030 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the S9300 matches up vs the FE-4030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Olympus FE-4030
S9300 | FE-4030 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon S9300
FE-4030 | S9300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Olympus FE-4030
S9300 | FE-4030 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S9300 versus Olympus FE-4030 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S9300 compared to the FE-4030.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and FE-4030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and FE-4030.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S9300 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S9300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-07-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 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 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.9 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 200 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $249 | $130 |