Nikon A100 vs Nikon S7000

Lets look closer at the Nikon A100 vs Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and S7000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A100 was released 12 months later than the S7000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A100 matches up versus the S7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A100 and Nikon Coolpix S7000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A100 Gallery and Nikon S7000 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A100 features outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Nikon S7000 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A100 and the S7000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and S7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and S7000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A100 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher A100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.