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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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  • Superseded the Nikon AW120
Olympus 7040
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus 7040

 AW130 7040 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Nikon AW130

 7040 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus 7040

 AW130 7040 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

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

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography details
Olympus 7040 Sports photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (370 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Olympus 7040
72
great battery pack (370 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
50
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus 7040
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus Stylus 7040
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