Nikon B500 vs Olympus 7040
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Revealed February 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 7040
Nikon B500 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Nikon B500 vs Olympus 7040, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe B500 was unveiled 6 years after the 7040 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the B500 scores against the 7040 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon B500 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Olympus 7040
B500 | 7040 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | January 2010 | Newer by 75 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Nikon B500
7040 | B500 |
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Common features in the Nikon B500 and Olympus 7040
B500 | 7040 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon B500 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 features physical measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Nikon B500 vs Olympus 7040 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the B500 vs the 7040.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and 7040 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and 7040.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon B500 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent B500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Alternate name | - | mju 7040 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.4 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 541g (1.19 pounds) | 144g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 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 | 600 photos | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $299 |