Nikon S01 vs Nikon S7000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S01 and Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and S7000 (16MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and S7000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S01 was revealed 19 months prior to the S7000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S01 matches up against the S7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S01 & Nikon Coolpix S7000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S01 Gallery & Nikon S7000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S01 has got exterior dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) whilst the Nikon S7000 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S01 and Nikon S7000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S01 and the S7000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and S7000 is 97 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S01 and S7000.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S01 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S7000 will provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S01 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.