Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030
97 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju 7030
Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively similar but the S02 (1/3") and 7030 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The S02 was announced 3 years later than the 7030 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S02 scores versus the 7030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S02 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Olympus 7030
S02 | 7030 | |||
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Revealed | September 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 45 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Nikon S02
7030 | S02 |
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Common features in the Nikon S02 and Olympus 7030
S02 | 7030 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S02 provides outer measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S02 against the 7030.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S02 and 7030 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and 7030.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S02 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus 7030 will offer greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S02 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S02 | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S02 | Olympus Stylus 7030 |
Also referred to as | - | mju 7030 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-09-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 and 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.40 m | 5.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 pounds) | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Built-in | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | - | Single |
Price at release | $177 | $179 |