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Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
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 S3700 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S3700 and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was revealed 3 years later than the VG-110 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3700 matches up vs the VG-110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Olympus VG-110

 S3700 VG-110 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2011Fresher by 48 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon S3700

 VG-110 S3700 

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Olympus VG-110

 S3700 VG-110 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3700 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3700 vs the VG-110.

Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3700 and VG-110.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3700 to result in extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent S3700 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography information
Olympus VG-110 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (170 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery power (240 shots)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (170 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery power (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
relatively wide (27mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (170 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
28
relatively wide (27mm)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
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Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Olympus VG-110
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Olympus VG-110
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3700 Olympus VG-110
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-02-08
Body design 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lb) 105 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 240 pictures 170 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $175 $150