Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7040

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and 7040 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was released 4 years after the 7040 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the S3600 scores vs the 7040 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 has external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S3600 vs the 7040.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and 7040 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and 7040.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer S3600 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.