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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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 S4100 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S4100 and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4100 was brought out very close to the VG-110 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S4100 grades vs the VG-110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Olympus VG-110

 S4100 VG-110 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon S4100

 VG-110 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Olympus VG-110

 S4100 VG-110 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4100 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4100 compared to the VG-110.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and VG-110 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4100 and VG-110.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S4100 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography details
Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (170 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography info
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
67
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
no Timelapse function
28
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (27mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Olympus VG-110
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Olympus VG-110
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Olympus VG-110
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-09 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 105g (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 190 pictures 170 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $140 $150