Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Released February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 7040

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus 7040, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The AW130 was manufactured 5 years after the 7040 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AW130 scores against the 7040 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus 7040
AW130 | 7040 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 62 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Nikon AW130
7040 | AW130 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus 7040
AW130 | 7040 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus 7040 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the AW130 and the 7040.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and 7040 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and 7040.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer AW130 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Alternate name | - | mju 7040 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lb) | 144 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 95 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 life | 370 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $398 | $299 |