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Nikon S01 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
16
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S01 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced June 2013
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Nikon S01 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S01 vs Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S01 (1/2.9") and VG-110 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S01 was brought out 2 years later than the VG-110 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S01 scores against the VG-110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Olympus VG-110

 S01 VG-110 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2011Fresher by 29 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon S01

 VG-110 S01 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Olympus VG-110

 S01 VG-110 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S01 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S01 provides external dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S01 vs Olympus VG-110 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S01 and the VG-110.

Nikon S01 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and VG-110 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S01 and VG-110.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S01 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus VG-110 will produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S01 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S01 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
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manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
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offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
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lighter than average in class (96g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S01
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
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lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
low battery (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (170 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
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lighter than average in class (96g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (190 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (170 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S01
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
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manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
low battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (170 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging features
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screen is touchscreen
lighter than average in class (96g)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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reasonably wide (27mm)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S01 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Olympus VG-110
 Nikon Coolpix S01Olympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S01 Olympus VG-110
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 96g (0.21 lb) 105g (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 190 images 170 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in LI-70B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots - One
Launch pricing $170 $150