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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VG-110, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was announced 12 months later than the VG-110 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3300 scores against the VG-110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus VG-110

 S3300 VG-110 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon S3300

 VG-110 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus VG-110

 S3300 VG-110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S3300 compared to the VG-110.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and VG-110.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3300 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S3300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography details
Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (170 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average in class (128g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (170 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
28
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (170 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
28
relatively wide (27mm)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus VG-110
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus VG-110
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus VG-110
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2011-02-08
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 images 170 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $99 $150