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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW120
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon AW110 and Olympus VG-160, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AW110 was revealed 19 months after the VG-160 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the AW110 matches up vs the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus VG-160

 AW110 VG-160 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2012More modern by 19 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon AW110

 VG-160 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus VG-160

 AW110 VG-160 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the AW110 vs the VG-160.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and VG-160 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and VG-160.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW110 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher AW110 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography factors
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (165 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging info
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
30
rather wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus VG-160
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus VG-160
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech OLED monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 250 photos 165 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-70B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $90