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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(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
Olympus VG-120
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Olympus VG-120

 S1100pj VG-120 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon S1100pj

 VG-120 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Olympus VG-120

 S1100pj VG-120 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and VG-120 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography details
Olympus VG-120 Street photography details
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (180g)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (180 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1100pj
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
29
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (180g)
28
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Olympus VG-120
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjOlympus VG-120
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