Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7010

Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S9100 and Olympus 7010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was revealed 2 years later than the 7010 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S9100 matches up vs the 7010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9100 and Olympus 7010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S9100 against the 7010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and 7010 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and 7010.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher S9100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.