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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon A1000 vs Olympus VG-160, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 7 years later than the VG-160 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1000 scores versus the VG-160 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus VG-160

 A1000 VG-160 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2012Fresher by 86 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon A1000

 VG-160 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus VG-160

 A1000 VG-160 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Nikon A1000 vs Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1000 and the VG-160.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and VG-160 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and VG-160.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon A1000 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern A1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
51
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (165 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
72
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
bad battery power (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (165 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
36
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (165 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A1000
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
72
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-18 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 165 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $477 $90