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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S7000 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Announced September 2013
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S02 versus Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is very well matched but the S02 (1/3") and S7000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S02 was introduced 17 months before the S7000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S02 scores versus the S7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon S7000

 S02 S7000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Nikon S02

 S7000 S02 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2013More modern by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Nikon S7000

 S02 S7000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S02 comes with outside measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon S7000 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S02 compared to the S7000.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S02 and S7000 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and S7000.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S02 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon S7000 will resolve greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S02 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography details
Nikon S7000 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (13MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
36
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (165 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 Sports photography information
Nikon S7000 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography advice
Nikon S7000 Travel photography advice
59
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
low battery life (180 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (165g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography information
Nikon S7000 Landscape photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (180 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S7000 as a Vlogging camera
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touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (165g)
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Nikon S7000
 Nikon Coolpix S02Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S02 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-09-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 9.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.40 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 180 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots - One
Cost at release $177 $280