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Nikon S4000 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon S4000 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S4000 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was released 17 months prior to the VG-145 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S4000 scores vs the VG-145 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Olympus VG-145

 S4000 VG-145 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Nikon S4000

 VG-145 S4000 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Olympus VG-145

 S4000 VG-145 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4000 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S4000 and Olympus VG-145 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S4000 against the VG-145.

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and VG-145.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-145 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
17
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
28
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Nikon S4000 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Olympus VG-145
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Olympus VG-145
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Olympus VG-145
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-03 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 grams (0.29 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $0