Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 7040

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was unveiled 9 months after the 7040 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S8100 matches up against the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are available at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S8100 compared to the 7040.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and 7040.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 7040 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent S8100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.