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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus 7040
(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
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7040
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was announced 2 years after the 7040 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3300 matches up vs the 7040 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus 7040

 S3300 7040 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Nikon S3300

 7040 S3300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus 7040

 S3300 7040 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S3300 vs the 7040.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and 7040 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and 7040.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S3300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Olympus 7040
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography details
Olympus 7040 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography information
Olympus 7040 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography features
Olympus 7040 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging advice
Olympus 7040 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus 7040
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus Stylus 7040
Also called - mju 7040
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $99 $299