Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7000

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S31 and Olympus 7000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S31 (1/2.9") and 7000 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was brought out 4 years after the 7000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S31 grades vs the 7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S31 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S31 and Olympus 7000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S31 and the 7000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and 7000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and 7000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S31 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 7000 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S31 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.