Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-4030

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelZ50FE-4030
      MSRP$859 (body), $999 (w/16-50mm lens), $1349 (w/16-50 and 50-250mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,20064 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      ProcessorEXPEED 6TruePic III
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37124288 x 3216
      Other Resolutions4288 x 2416, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points209
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Lens MountNikon Z
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 105 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.6 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance4 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.70"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.02x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 5 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 4 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill flash
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Auto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Flash off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 1005.80 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      Video Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160640 x 480
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 60 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.36")93 x 56 x 22 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.9 x 7.1 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.2 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Battery PackEN-EL25
      Battery Life320 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage18 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-4030
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 seconds)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D)


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