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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S510 and Olympus FE-300 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S510 ×
Olympus FE-300 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S510Olympus FE-300
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberS510FE-300
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)8894
Width (mm)2222
Height (mm)5157
Weight (g)143133
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.112
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/1.72 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7141.52
Sensor width (mm)5.767.44
Sensor height (mm)4.295.58
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.771.86
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
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)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160 x 120
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lens; 5 elements in 5 groupsOlympus lens, 6 elements in 4 groups, 4 aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Optical image stabilization+-
1↑Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
  • 12
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 9-area, center, manual area (99 areas), face priorityCCD Contrast Detection with Face 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)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1000), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000Auto, 50 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • and 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • daylight
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spotDigital ESP, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
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, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Behind Glass, Cuisine, Documents
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.5 - 6.5m (W), 0.5 - 3.5m (T)Wide: 0.98ft (0.3m) – 20.0ft. (6.1m) at ISO 800; Tele: 1.6ft. (0.5m) – 11.8ft. (3.6m) at ISO 800
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5248
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.124
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.1-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.70.99
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.681.35
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.96-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.08
Startup time (s)1.92.5
Play -> record time (s)1.60.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.77
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)170300
Battery form factor1 x proprietary EN-EL10Proprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • olympus master 2
Os compatibility-
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical VR image stabilization, In-camera Red-eye Fix, Face Priority Autofocus, D-Lighting, Best Shot Selector mode.-



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