Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 7040

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 7040, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was introduced 4 years later than the 7040 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S9700 grades against the 7040 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S9700 and the 7040.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and 7040 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and 7040.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9700 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S9700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.