Nikon S220 vs Olympus VG-110

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon S220 and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S220 was revealed 24 months before the VG-110 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S220 matches up versus the VG-110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Olympus VG-110. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S220 enjoys physical dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S220 and Olympus VG-110 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S220 and the VG-110.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S220 and VG-110 is 97 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and VG-110.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-110 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.