Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000
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![Nikon Coolpix AW100 front Nikon Coolpix AW100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100/Nikon-AW100-front.jpg)
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Replacement is Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Released January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 7000
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
The AW100 was released 2 years after the 7000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AW100 grades against the 7000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus 7000
AW100 | 7000 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Nikon AW100
7000 | AW100 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus 7000
AW100 | 7000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 features external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the AW100 against the 7000.
![Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and 7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and 7000.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW100 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger AW100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Also called as | - | mju 7000 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) | 172 gr (0.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $299 | $280 |