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Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(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
Olympus VG-110
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Olympus VG-110

 S3100 VG-110 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon S3100

 VG-110 S3100 

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Olympus VG-110

 S3100 VG-110 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

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

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3100 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
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screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography features
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (170 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 Travel photography info
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (170 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography factors
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really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (170 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3100
Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
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really wide (26mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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quite wide (27mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S3100 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Olympus VG-110
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Olympus VG-110
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