Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S7000

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S4100 and Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was released 5 years earlier than the S7000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S4100 scores versus the S7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4100 & Nikon Coolpix S7000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S4100 Gallery & Nikon S7000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon S7000 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4100 and Nikon S7000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S4100 against the S7000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and S7000 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4100 and S7000.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S7000 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S4100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.