Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 7040
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as mju 7040

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 7040, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6500 was revealed 3 years later than the 7040 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6500 matches up versus the 7040 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Olympus 7040
S6500 | 7040 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Nikon S6500
7040 | S6500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Olympus 7040
S6500 | 7040 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6500 compared to the 7040.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and 7040 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and 7040.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6500 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent S6500 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Also called as | - | mju 7040 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $170 | $299 |