Nikon S8200 vs Olympus 7040

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S8200 vs Olympus 7040, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 20 months later than the 7040 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the S8200 matches up against the 7040 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S8200 versus the 7040.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and 7040 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and 7040.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger S8200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.