Nikon S100 vs Olympus 7030

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S100 and Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 20 months after the 7030 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S100 grades against the 7030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S100 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S100 and the 7030.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and 7030 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and 7030.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S100 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher S100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.