Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L4 and Olympus FE-180

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L4 and Olympus FE-180 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L4 ×
Olympus FE-180 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L4Olympus FE-180
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberL4FE-180
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)8788
Width (mm)3528
Height (mm)6161
Weight (g)115120
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)46
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.542.05
Aspect ratio-4:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
Lens3x Zoom-NikkorOlympus lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3010
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeIncludes Face Priority AFCCD contrast detection, iESP
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)22.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50-200Auto (64 - 1000)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • and flash.
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/3000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrixDigital iESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Panorama assist, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night LandscapePortrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Behind Glass
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
  • auto (for low-light and backlit conditions)
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 1 ft. 4 in. - 9 ft.10 in./0.4-3.0m; Tele: 1 ft. 4 in. - 5 ft. 7 in./0.4-1.7mWide: 0.7 - 8.9 ft (0.2 - 2.7 m); Tele: 2.0 - 4.6 ft (0.6 - 1.4 m)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1022
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.91-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.85-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.93-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.22-
Startup time (s)2.7-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)450-
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA NiMH rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • olympus master software
Os compatibility
  • macos
  • windows
  • macos
  • windows



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