Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040
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![Nikon Coolpix S9100 front Nikon Coolpix S9100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100/Nikon-S9100-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus 7040 front Olympus Stylus 7040 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-7040/Olympus-7040-front.jpg)
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2011
- Newer Model is Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 7040
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The S9100 was revealed 19 months after the 7040 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S9100 grades against the 7040 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus 7040
S9100 | 7040 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Nikon S9100
7040 | S9100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus 7040
S9100 | 7040 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S9100 versus the 7040.
![Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7040-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and 7040 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7040-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and 7040.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 7040 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S9100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7040-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7040-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 7040 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 270 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $329 | $299 |