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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 Known as mju 7000
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was released 6 years later than the 7000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the AW130 matches up vs the 7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus 7000

 AW130 7000 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2009More recent by 75 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Nikon AW130

 7000 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus 7000

 AW130 7000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the AW130 and the 7000.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and 7000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and 7000.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW130 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern AW130 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography details
Olympus 7000 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography information
Olympus 7000 Sports photography information
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
50
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging factors
Olympus 7000 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus 7000
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also called - mju 7000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 172 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" 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 life 370 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $398 $280