Nikon S6100 vs Olympus 7040

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S6100 vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was unveiled 14 months after the 7040 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S6100 grades vs the 7040 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S6100 compared to the 7040.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and 7040.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S6100 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger S6100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.