Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
(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 January 2011
Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S1100pj and Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S1100pj was announced 4 months earlier than the VG-120 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1100pj matches up against the VG-120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and Olympus VG-120. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S1100pj Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Olympus VG-120
S1100pj | VG-120 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon S1100pj
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Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Olympus VG-120
S1100pj | VG-120 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1100pj features physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Nikon S1100pj and Olympus VG-120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S1100pj compared to the VG-120.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and VG-120 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1100pj and VG-120.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration.
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Olympus VG-120 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-08-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180 grams (0.40 pounds) | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 160 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $399 | $190 |