Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S5 and Olympus FE-250

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S5 and Olympus FE-250 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus FE-250 ×
Nikon Coolpix S5 ×
General
ModelOlympus FE-250Nikon Coolpix S5
BrandOlympusNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberFE-250S5
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9493
Width (mm)2220
Height (mm)5759
Weight (g)115135
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)86
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.224.71
Sensor width (mm)7.185.76
Sensor height (mm)5.324.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.22.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 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)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 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)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)-2
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lensZoom Nikkor ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.19 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeiESP / single CCD contrast detectionIncludes Face Priority AF
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)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 10000*); *SQ mode onlyAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/500 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP256-segment matrix
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, Pet, AuctionPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • anytime flash and slow sync
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.98 - 14.1ft (0.3 - 4.3m), Tele: 1.6ft - 8.5ft (0.5 - 2.6m)Wide: 1 ft.�8 ft. 6 in./ 0.3-2.6m; Tele: 1 ft.�4 ft. 7 in./0.3-1.4m
Usable memory types
  • x
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2023
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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)-
  • imagelink camera dock
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)5.221.67
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-4
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.80.47
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.810.63
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.1
Startup time (s)1.72.1
Play -> record time (s)-1.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.65
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-210
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary EN-EL8
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
  • macos
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Vibration reduction available in movie mode only.



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