Nikon S33 vs Olympus 7040
91 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Released February 2015
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju 7040

Nikon S33 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S33 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and 7040 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

The S33 was released 5 years after the 7040 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S33 matches up against the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus 7040
S33 | 7040 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Nikon S33
7040 | S33 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus 7040
S33 | 7040 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon S33 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S33 and Olympus 7040 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S33 against the 7040.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and 7040 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and 7040.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S33 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus 7040 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S33 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S33 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Also called | - | mju 7040 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.7 x 3.5mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 16.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 7.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.7 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 144 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 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 | 220 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $150 | $299 |