• 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 108.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/3.1 inch 16.5mm2
  • 13.2 megapixels
  • 30.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-20 advantages over Nikon S33

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $150 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.35 inch vs 1/3.1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.85 vs 1.13 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    108 mm vs 90 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 37 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    103g vs 180g
    Lighter weight

Nikon S33 advantages over Olympus FE-20

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    10 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 154k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    13.2 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    30 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    1600 vs 1000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • 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 Olympus FE-360

Olympus FE-20
Olympus FE-360
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch

Compare Olympus FE-20 vs Olympus FE-360

Nikon S33
Olympus FE-360
  • $109
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-360

Compared to Olympus FE-3000

Olympus FE-20
Olympus FE-3000
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus FE-20 vs Olympus FE-3000

Nikon S33
Olympus FE-3000
  • $109
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Newer
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S33 vs Olympus FE-3000

Compared to Fujifilm J20

Olympus FE-20
Fujifilm J20
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus FE-20 vs Fujifilm J20

Nikon S33
Fujifilm J20
  • $109
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Newer
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S33 vs Fujifilm J20

Compared to Nikon S31

Olympus FE-20
Nikon S31
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $89
  • 1/3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus FE-20 vs Nikon S31

Nikon S33
Nikon S31
  • $109
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $89
  • 1/3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S33 vs Nikon S31

Compared to Nikon W100

Olympus FE-20
Nikon W100
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus FE-20 vs Nikon W100

Nikon S33
Nikon W100
  • $109
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Nikon S33 vs Nikon W100

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