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Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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
  • Released February 2011
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Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S1200pj and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was introduced 7 months later than the VG-110 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1200pj grades versus the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Olympus VG-110

 S1200pj VG-110 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon S1200pj

 VG-110 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Olympus VG-110

 S1200pj VG-110 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has sizing of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S1200pj compared to the VG-110.

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and VG-110 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1200pj and VG-110.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S1200pj to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer S1200pj provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (186g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (170 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography highlights
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (186 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (170 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
28
rather wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
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reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (186g)
28
rather wide (27mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Olympus VG-110
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjOlympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Olympus VG-110
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 186 gr (0.41 lb) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 - 170 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $150