Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110
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Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced February 2011

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon S3100 and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S3100 was launched very close to the VG-110 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S3100 matches up against the VG-110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Olympus VG-110. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Olympus VG-110
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon S3100
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Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Olympus VG-110
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3100 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has sizing of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S3100 and Olympus VG-110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3100 versus the VG-110.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3100 and VG-110.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3100 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Olympus VG-110 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Olympus VG-110 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 118 gr (0.26 pounds) | 105 gr (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 photos | 170 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $139 | $150 |