Nikon S9900 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also Known as X-925
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Below is a complete review of the Nikon S9900 vs Olympus FE-4000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S9900 was launched 5 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S9900 scores vs the FE-4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Olympus FE-4000
| S9900 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 68 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S9900
| FE-4000 | S9900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Olympus FE-4000
| S9900 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 features outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S9900 vs Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S9900 against the FE-4000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and FE-4000 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and FE-4000.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S9900 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Olympus FE-4000 |
| Also referred to as | - | X-925 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2009-07-22 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/2.6-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 289g (0.64 lb) | 136g (0.30 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 300 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $300 | $130 |