Nikon S6200 vs Olympus 7040

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S6200 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was released 20 months later than the 7040 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S6200 matches up against the 7040 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 has external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Nikon S6200 versus Olympus 7040 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S6200 versus the 7040.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and 7040 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and 7040.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent S6200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.