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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7040
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S6000 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out at a similar time to the 7040 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6000 grades versus the 7040 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus 7040

 S6000 7040 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Nikon S6000

 7040 S6000 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus 7040

 S6000 7040 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6000 versus Olympus 7040 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S6000 versus the 7040.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and 7040 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and 7040.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography details
Olympus 7040 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography details
Olympus 7040 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography info
Olympus 7040 Travel photography info
64
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
Olympus 7040 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus 7040
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus Stylus 7040
Also Known as - mju 7040
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $299