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Nikon L110 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Refreshed by Nikon L120
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
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon L110 and Olympus VG-160, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L110 was announced 23 months earlier than the VG-160 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L110 grades vs the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Olympus VG-160

 L110 VG-160 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon L110

 VG-160 L110 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Olympus VG-160

 L110 VG-160 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 has got external measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the L110 compared to the VG-160.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and VG-160 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and VG-160.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L110
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (165 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (165 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L110
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
34
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (165 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix L110Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 13.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 grams (0.90 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 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 - 165 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-70B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $90