Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145
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![Nikon Coolpix S3700 front Nikon Coolpix S3700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3700/Nikon-S3700-front.jpg)
![Olympus VG-145 front Olympus VG-145 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VG-145/Olympus-VG-145-front.jpg)
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Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon S3700 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The S3700 was released 3 years later than the VG-145 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S3700 matches up versus the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3700 & Olympus VG-145. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3700 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Olympus VG-145
S3700 | VG-145 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Nikon S3700
VG-145 | S3700 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Olympus VG-145
S3700 | VG-145 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3700 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S3700 and Olympus VG-145 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S3700 versus the VG-145.
![Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3700-vs-Olympus-VG-145-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3700-vs-Olympus-VG-145-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3700 and VG-145.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3700 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger S3700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3700-vs-Olympus-VG-145-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3700-vs-Olympus-VG-145-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Olympus VG-145 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2011-07-27 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 118 gr (0.26 lb) | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | 240 photographs | 160 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $175 | $0 |