Nikon S9500 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-550mm (F) lens
- 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
- Launched January 2013
- Replaced the Nikon S9300
- Renewed by Nikon S9700
(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
- Announced January 2010

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S9500 vs Olympus FE-4030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S9500 was launched 3 years after the FE-4030 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S9500 scores vs the FE-4030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Olympus FE-4030. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Olympus FE-4030
S9500 | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 38 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon S9500
FE-4030 | S9500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Olympus FE-4030
S9500 | FE-4030 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 has outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S9500 vs Olympus FE-4030 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S9500 and the FE-4030.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and FE-4030 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and FE-4030.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S9500 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-550mm (22.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 60 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 | 230 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $230 | $130 |