Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7010
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7010 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
- Released August 2011
- Successor is Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 7010

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7010 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon AW100 versus Olympus 7010, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and 7010 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The AW100 was manufactured 2 years after the 7010 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the AW100 grades against the 7010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7010 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus 7010
AW100 | 7010 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Nikon AW100
7010 | AW100 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus 7010
AW100 | 7010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Nikon AW100 versus Olympus 7010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the AW100 versus the 7010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and 7010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and 7010.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher AW100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus Stylus 7010 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus Stylus 7010 |
Also called as | - | mju 7010 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-24 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
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 | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lb) | 145 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | LI-42B |
Self timer | - | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $299 | $200 |