Nikon S9300 vs Olympus 7000

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon S9300 vs Olympus 7000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was unveiled 3 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S9300 matches up vs the 7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9300 vs Olympus 7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S9300 vs the 7000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and 7000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and 7000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S9300 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent S9300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.