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Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Revealed September 2013
Olympus 7030
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Olympus 7030

 S02 7030 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2010More recent by 45 months
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Nikon S02

 7030 S02 

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Olympus 7030

 S02 7030 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S02 and 7030 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S02
Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
33
good MP (13 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography details
Olympus 7030 Travel photography details
59
good MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography factors
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 Vlogging advice
Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
33
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S02 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Olympus 7030
 Nikon Coolpix S02Olympus Stylus 7030
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