Nikon S5200 vs Olympus 7040

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S5200 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was launched 3 years later than the 7040 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S5200 grades against the 7040 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S5200 vs the 7040.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and 7040.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger S5200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.