• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 108.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S520 advantages over Olympus FE-3000

Olympus FE-3000 advantages over Nikon S520

  • Less expensive
    $140 vs $230 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.33 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 154k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    10.0 vs 8.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV30

Nikon S520
Samsung NV30
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Higher extended ISO
Olympus FE-3000
Samsung NV30
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Sony DSC-W120

Nikon S520
Sony DSC-W120
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus FE-3000
Sony DSC-W120
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Samsung SL201

Nikon S520
Samsung SL201
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Olympus FE-3000
Samsung SL201
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Fujifilm J20

Nikon S520
Fujifilm J20
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Olympus FE-3000
Fujifilm J20
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Canon SD1200 IS

Nikon S520
Canon SD1200 IS
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Olympus FE-3000
Canon SD1200 IS
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer exposure
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