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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 3 years prior to the VG-160 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1000pj scores against the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus VG-160

 S1000pj VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon S1000pj

 VG-160 S1000pj 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus VG-160

 S1000pj VG-160 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1000pj against the VG-160.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and VG-160 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and VG-160.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (165 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition in class (125g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (165 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (165 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus VG-160
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-04 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $289 $90