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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-145 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
  • Released August 2010
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was unveiled 11 months prior to the VG-145 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1100pj matches up vs the VG-145 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Olympus VG-145

 S1100pj VG-145 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Nikon S1100pj

 VG-145 S1100pj 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Olympus VG-145

 S1100pj VG-145 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1100pj has physical measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1100pj against the VG-145.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and VG-145 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and VG-145.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older S1100pj is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Street photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (180g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
61
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (180g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (160 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (180g)
28
rather wide (26mm)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Olympus VG-145
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjOlympus VG-145
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Olympus VG-145
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-17 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
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 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 120g (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 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 life - 160 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $0