Nikon S02 vs Olympus E-420

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S02 and Olympus E-420, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the S02 (1/3") and E-420 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S02 was introduced 5 years later than the E-420 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S02 matches up versus the E-420 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Olympus E-420. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S02 Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S02 has got outside dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-420 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S02 vs the E-420.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S02 and E-420 is 97 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and E-420.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S02 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S02 will resolve extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S02 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.