Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 7010

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S9900 and Olympus 7010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and 7010 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was revealed 5 years later than the 7010 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S9900 scores versus the 7010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S9900 and the 7010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and 7010 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and 7010.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S9900 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S9900 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.