Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 7030
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7030

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 7030 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 7030, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S9900 was released 5 years later than the 7030 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S9900 matches up vs the 7030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Olympus Stylus 7030. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Olympus 7030
S9900 | 7030 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 62 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Nikon S9900
7030 | S9900 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Olympus 7030
S9900 | 7030 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S9900 compared to the 7030.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and 7030 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and 7030.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9900 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher S9900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Olympus Stylus 7030 |
Also called | - | mju 7030 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 and 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 93 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 | 300 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $179 |