Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7010

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S31 and Olympus 7010, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively close but the S31 (1/2.9") and 7010 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was launched 3 years after the 7010 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S31 scores vs the 7010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Olympus Stylus 7010. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S31 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S31 vs the 7010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and 7010 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and 7010.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S31 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus 7010 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S31 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.