Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Announced May 2017
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-4000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe W300 was announced 7 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the W300 matches up against the FE-4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Olympus FE-4000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus FE-4000
W300 | FE-4000 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | July 2009 | Fresher by 96 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon W300
FE-4000 | W300 |
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Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus FE-4000
W300 | FE-4000 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon W300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the W300 and the FE-4000.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and FE-4000 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and FE-4000.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon W300 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger W300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus FE-4000 |
Other name | - | X-925 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-05-31 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | - | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 pounds) | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | - |
Battery form | Built-in | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $387 | $130 |