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Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 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
  • Announced January 2015
Olympus VG-145
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Olympus VG-145

 S3700 VG-145 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2011Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Nikon S3700

 VG-145 S3700 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Olympus VG-145

 S3700 VG-145 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3700
Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography information
70
good battery pack (240 shots)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography highlights
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (160 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3700
Vlogging with Olympus VG-145
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Nikon S3700 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Olympus VG-145
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Olympus VG-145
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