Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040
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![Nikon Coolpix S31 front Nikon Coolpix S31 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S31/Nikon-S31-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus 7040 front Olympus Stylus 7040 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-7040/Olympus-7040-front.jpg)
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F) lens
- 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as mju 7040
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S31 and Olympus 7040, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and 7040 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and 7040 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
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The S31 was launched 3 years later than the 7040 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S31 scores vs the 7040 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Olympus 7040
S31 | 7040 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Nikon S31
7040 | S31 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S31 and Olympus 7040
S31 | 7040 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Nikon S31 and Olympus 7040 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S31 vs the 7040.
![Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S31-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7040-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and 7040 is 90 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S31-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7040-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and 7040.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S31 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 7040 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern S31 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S31-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7040-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S31-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7040-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S31 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S31 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Alternative name | - | mju 7040 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.96 x 3.72mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 18.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lbs) | 144g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 260 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $90 | $299 |