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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L14 and Olympus FE-230 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus FE-230 ×
Nikon Coolpix L14 ×
General
ModelOlympus FE-230Nikon Coolpix L14
BrandOlympusNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberFE-230L14
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9191
Width (mm)1927
Height (mm)5562
Weight (g)105147
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 ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lensNikkor lens (6 elements in 5 groups)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.320.12 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6060
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeiESP / single CCD contrast detectionContrast Detect: Center, Face Priority
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.4
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (50 - 1250)Auto (64 - 1000)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes-256 segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom more than 2x)
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Behind GlassPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.33 - 12.8ft (0.1 - 3.9m), Tele: 2.0ft - 6.6ft (0.6 - 2.0m)0.5 to 4.0m (19.7 in. to 13 ft 1.5 in.) Wide, 0.5 to 2.0m (19.7 in. to 6 ft. 6.7 in.) Tele
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2023
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-4
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.52
1↑Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.57
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.79
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.09
Startup time (s)-2.3
Play -> record time (s)-0.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-9.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-1,000
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42B2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA lithium disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Face-Priority autofocus, Stop Motion Movie mode,D-Lighting, In-camera Red-eye Fix, Face Priority Autofocus, D-Lighting



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