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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S7000 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2011
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3100 was launched 5 years prior to the S7000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S3100 matches up versus the S7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Nikon S7000

 S3100 S7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Nikon S3100

 S7000 S3100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2011More modern by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Nikon S7000

 S3100 S7000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3100 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Nikon S7000 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S7000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S3100 compared to the S7000.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and S7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3100 and S7000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S7000 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3100 Portrait photography information
Nikon S7000 Portrait photography information
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (165g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3100
Sports photography with Nikon S7000
32
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
heavier than average in class (165g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S7000 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (165g)
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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Nikon S7000
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-09 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 9.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 gr (0.26 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 220 photographs 180 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $139 $280