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Nikon S02 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S02 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Announced September 2013
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon S02 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S02 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively similar but the S02 (1/3") and VG-145 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S02 was introduced 2 years after the VG-145 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S02 grades versus the VG-145 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Olympus VG-145

 S02 VG-145 
RevealedSeptember 2013July 2011More modern by 26 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Nikon S02

 VG-145 S02 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Olympus VG-145

 S02 VG-145 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S02 enjoys outer measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S02 and Olympus VG-145 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S02 versus the VG-145.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and VG-145 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S02 and VG-145.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S02 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus VG-145 will offer greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S02 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography details
33
good MP (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography features
59
good MP (13MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
33
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S02 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Olympus VG-145
 Nikon Coolpix S02Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S02 Olympus VG-145
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-09-05 2011-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4s
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.40 m 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs 160 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Storage slots - One
Cost at launch $177 $0