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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(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
Olympus FE-4030
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Olympus FE-4030

 S9300 FE-4030 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon S9300

 FE-4030 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Olympus FE-4030

 S9300 FE-4030 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (215g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9300
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Olympus FE-4030
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Olympus FE-4030
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