Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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![Nikon Coolpix P7000 front Nikon Coolpix P7000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P7000/Nikon-P7000-front.jpg)
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Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Launched November 2010
- Renewed by Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Nikon P7000 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
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The P7000 was released 14 months prior to the SZ-31MR iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P7000 scores against the SZ-31MR iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
P7000 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Nikon P7000
SZ-31MR iHS | P7000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | November 2010 | Fresher by 14 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
P7000 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 provides external measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P7000 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P7000 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.
![Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7000-vs-Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and SZ-31MR iHS is 85 and 89 respectively.
![Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7000-vs-Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and SZ-31MR iHS.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7000 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older P7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7000-vs-Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7000-vs-Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P7000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-11-23 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | Dual TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 9.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 grams (0.68 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 200 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $354 | $0 |