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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9500
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S9300 versus Olympus FE-5010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was released 3 years later than the FE-5010 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S9300 matches up vs the FE-5010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S9300 FE-5010 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S9300

 FE-5010 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Olympus FE-5010

 S9300 FE-5010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 enjoys outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9300 vs the FE-5010.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and FE-5010 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and FE-5010.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern S9300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
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good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9300
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
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lighter than average in class (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (130g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-16 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $130