• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-47 advantages over Nikon S3100

  • Less expensive
    $120 vs $140 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Nikon S3100 advantages over Olympus FE-47

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 120 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    118g vs 174g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    26 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 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
  • 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 Fujifilm AX200

Olympus FE-47
Fujifilm AX200
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Olympus FE-47 vs Fujifilm AX200

Nikon S3100
Fujifilm AX200
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S3100 vs Fujifilm AX200

Compared to Fujifilm AX300

Olympus FE-47
Fujifilm AX300
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster shutter
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus FE-47 vs Fujifilm AX300

Nikon S3100
Fujifilm AX300
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S3100 vs Fujifilm AX300

Compared to Nikon S4100

Olympus FE-47
Nikon S4100
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus FE-47 vs Nikon S4100

Nikon S3100
Nikon S4100
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S4100

Compared to Sony W620

Olympus FE-47
Sony W620
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W620

Nikon S3100
Sony W620
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S3100 vs Sony W620

Compared to Pentax WG-10

Olympus FE-47
Pentax WG-10
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-10

Nikon S3100
Pentax WG-10
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S3100 vs Pentax WG-10

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