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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L12 and Olympus FE-230 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L12 ×
Olympus FE-230 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L12Olympus FE-230
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberL12FE-230
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9191
Width (mm)2619
Height (mm)6155
Weight (g)125105
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.17.1
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)1.881.88
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1980 x 1080(2.1 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor (5 elements in 5 groups)Olympus lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect, includes Face Priority AFiESP / single CCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50-1600Auto (50 - 1250)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • pre (custom)
  • auto
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256 segment matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom)-
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, MuseumPortrait, 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
  • and slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description1 ft. 8 in. � 26 ft. 3 in. / 0.5 - 8.0m (W), 1 ft. 8 in. � 14 ft. 9 in. / 0.5 - 4.5m (T)Wide: 0.33 - 12.8ft (0.1 - 3.9m), Tele: 2.0ft - 6.6ft (0.6 - 2.0m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2120
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • image link printer dock
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.71-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.37-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.63-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.98-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Startup time (s)2.7-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)12-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370-
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSpecial Features: Optical Lens shift VR, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-priority AF, D-Lighting-



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