Nikon S100 vs Olympus 7040
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7040

Nikon S100 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S100 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S100 was released 20 months later than the 7040 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S100 grades vs the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Olympus 7040
S100 | 7040 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+590k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Nikon S100
7040 | S100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S100 and Olympus 7040
S100 | 7040 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S100 and Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S100 compared to the 7040.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and 7040 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and 7040.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S100 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

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Nikon S100 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Also referred to as | - | mju 7040 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-24 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 820 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Organic LED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 144 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $240 | $299 |