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Nikon S220 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S220 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus VG-120
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S220 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S220 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S220 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the VG-120 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S220 grades against the VG-120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Olympus VG-120

 S220 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon S220

 VG-120 S220 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Olympus VG-120

 S220 VG-120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S220 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 has got outside 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-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S220 versus the VG-120.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S220 and VG-120 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and VG-120.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S220
Street photography with Olympus VG-120
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (160 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
really wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Nikon S220 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Olympus VG-120
 Nikon Coolpix S220Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Olympus VG-120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 2000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $56 $190