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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched February 2011
Olympus VG-120
(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 January 2011
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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was unveiled 2 months after the VG-120 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the S4100 scores against the VG-120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Olympus VG-120

 S4100 VG-120 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon S4100

 VG-120 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Olympus VG-120

 S4100 VG-120 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4100 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S4100 versus the VG-120.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and VG-120 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and VG-120.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography advice
66
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (160 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (160 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
28
fairly wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Olympus VG-120
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Olympus VG-120
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Olympus VG-120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-09 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 120 gr (0.26 lb)
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 Overall 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 190 images 160 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $140 $190