Nikon S2900 vs Olympus VG-145
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Nikon S2900 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S2900 vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S2900 was unveiled 3 years later than the VG-145 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S2900 matches up vs the VG-145 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S2900 & Olympus VG-145. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S2900 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Olympus VG-145
S2900 | VG-145 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Nikon S2900
VG-145 | S2900 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Olympus VG-145
S2900 | VG-145 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S2900 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S2900 vs Olympus VG-145 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S2900 compared to the VG-145.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2900 and VG-145.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S2900 to result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S2900 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon S2900 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Olympus VG-145 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-14 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 119 grams (0.26 lb) | 120 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 250 photographs | 160 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $117 | $0 |