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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7010
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and 7010 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was introduced 2 years later than the 7010 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S6300 grades against the 7010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Olympus 7010

 S6300 7010 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Nikon S6300

 7010 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Olympus 7010

 S6300 7010 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 features outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S6300 compared to the 7010.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and 7010 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and 7010.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6300 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer S6300 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Olympus 7010
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7010 Sports photography highlights
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography info
Olympus 7010 Travel photography info
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
Olympus 7010 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Olympus 7010
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Olympus Stylus 7010
Alternate name - mju 7010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" 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 life 230 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $200