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Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2011
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Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S3000 and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was introduced 12 months before the VG-110 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S3000 matches up vs the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Olympus VG-110

 S3000 VG-110 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon S3000

 VG-110 S3000 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Olympus VG-110

 S3000 VG-110 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3000 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3000 versus the VG-110.

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3000 and VG-110.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older S3000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3000
Street photography with Olympus VG-110
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
17
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (170 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (170 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
28
decently wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (170 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging advice
26
relatively wide (27mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
28
decently wide (27mm)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S3000 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Olympus VG-110
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Olympus VG-110
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Olympus VG-110
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2011-02-08
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $150