Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 7040

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon AW100 and Olympus 7040, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was manufactured 20 months later than the 7040 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the AW100 grades against the 7040 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 has outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW100 vs the 7040.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and 7040.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent AW100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.