Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030
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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)
![Olympus Stylus 7030 front Olympus Stylus 7030 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-7030/Olympus-7030-front.jpg)
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Launched August 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju 7030
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 Overview
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.
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus 7030
AW100 | 7030 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Nikon AW100
7030 | AW100 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus 7030
AW100 | 7030 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Nikon AW100 and Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7030-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and 7030 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7030-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7030-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7030-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus Stylus 7030 |
Also Known as | - | mju 7030 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-24 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9 and 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
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 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 pounds) | 140g (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $179 |