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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S51c and Olympus FE-250 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S51c ×
Olympus FE-250 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S51cOlympus FE-250
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberS51cFE-250
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9894
Width (mm)2122
Height (mm)5957
Weight (g)142115
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.18
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7138.2
Sensor width (mm)5.767.18
Sensor height (mm)4.295.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.772.2
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 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)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 1800(5.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3246 x 2448(7.9 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)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.9-
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
LensNikkor lens, 12 elements in 9 groupsOlympus lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.24 - 0.300.21 - 0.36
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 typeContrast detect with 5-area auto, center, 99 area manual selectioniESP / single CCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (100 - 800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 10000*); *SQ mode only
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • auto
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 modes224 segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom)Digital ESP
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, Pet, Auction
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill
  • off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 to 6m (W); 0.3 to 4m (T)Wide: 0.98 - 14.1ft (0.3 - 4.3m), Tele: 1.6ft - 8.5ft (0.5 - 2.6m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1320
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • ieee 802.11b/g
  • multi-connector (supports imagelink)
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.795.22
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.9-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.810.8
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.990.81
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.230.1
Startup time (s)3.81.7
Play -> record time (s)1.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.75.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)150-
Battery form factor1 x proprietary EN-EL8Proprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd
  • olympus master
Os compatibility
  • 10.4.x
  • windows vista
  • xp; mac os x 10.3.9
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical VR image stabilization, Face Priority AF, D-lighting, Best Shot Selector, Pictmotion, IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi.-



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