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Nikon S230 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S230 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 S230 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S230 vs Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S230 was launched 24 months prior to the VG-110 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S230 matches up versus the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Olympus VG-110

 S230 VG-110 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon S230

 VG-110 S230 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Olympus VG-110

 S230 VG-110 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S230 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S230 offers external dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has sizing of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S230 vs Olympus VG-110 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 dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S230 compared to the VG-110.

Nikon S230 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S230 and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S230 and VG-110.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-110 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older S230 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S230 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (170 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (170 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography details
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screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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rather wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (170 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S230
Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
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touch screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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rather wide (27mm)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S230 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Olympus VG-110
 Nikon Coolpix S230Olympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S230 Olympus VG-110
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 2000 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 gr (0.25 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 - 170 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $150