Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Olympus FE-280

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Olympus FE-280 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S3000 ×
Olympus FE-280 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S3000Olympus FE-280
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberS3000FE-280
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9492
Width (mm)1917
Height (mm)5656
Weight (g)116108
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)128
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.35 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0727.26
Sensor width (mm)6.176.03
Sensor height (mm)4.554.52
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.85
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)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution-
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-NIKKOR lensOlympus lens, 6 elements in 5 groups, 4 aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 108.0036.00 - 108.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.310.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
  • 12
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with Face-Priority AFCCD 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)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80 - 1600), Fixed Range Auto (80-400, 80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings-
  • and 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • daylight
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)-1/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation-+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes-Digital ESP, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes-Portrait, Landscape, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents
Self timer (s)-
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes-
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description-Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) – 18.0ft. (5.5m) at ISO 800; Tele: 2.0ft. (0.6m) – 9.2ft. (2.8m) at ISO 800
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4748
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220-
Battery form factorProprietary 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
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSubject Tracking AF, Scene Auto Selector Mode, Smart Portrait System. Available in plum, champagne silver, black, orange-



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