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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2010
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
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S1100pj versus Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was launched 5 months before the VG-110 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1100pj grades vs the VG-110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Olympus VG-110

 S1100pj VG-110 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon S1100pj

 VG-110 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Olympus VG-110

 S1100pj VG-110 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S1100pj provides outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while 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).

See the Nikon S1100pj versus Olympus VG-110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1100pj compared to the VG-110.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and VG-110 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and VG-110.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S1100pj to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1100pj
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (180 grams)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography highlights
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (180 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (170 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (170 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (180g)
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Olympus VG-110
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjOlympus VG-110
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Olympus VG-110
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-17 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 - 170 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $150