Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon AW100 and Olympus 7030, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was introduced 20 months after the 7030 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the AW100 scores versus the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the AW100 vs the 7030.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and 7030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and 7030.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern AW100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.