Nikon S9900 vs Olympus FE-5020

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S9900 and Olympus FE-5020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was introduced 5 years after the FE-5020 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S9900 matches up against the FE-5020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Olympus FE-5020. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Nikon S9900 and Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S9900 versus the FE-5020.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and FE-5020 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and FE-5020.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9900 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S9900 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.