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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was launched 4 years before the VH-410 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1000pj grades vs the VH-410 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus VH-410

 S1000pj VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Nikon S1000pj

 VH-410 S1000pj 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus VH-410

 S1000pj VH-410 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VH-410 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S1000pj versus the VH-410.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and VH-410 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and VH-410.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus VH-410 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Olympus VH-410
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging info
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
32
fairly wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus VH-410
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus VH-410
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed TruePic III+
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 175g (0.39 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $289 $186