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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-145 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
  • Launched February 2011
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was announced 5 months earlier than the VG-145 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S4100 matches up vs the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Olympus VG-145

 S4100 VG-145 
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Nikon S4100

 VG-145 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Olympus VG-145

 S4100 VG-145 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4100 has 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-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S4100 against the VG-145.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and VG-145 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S4100 and VG-145.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography info
Olympus VG-145 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography factors
67
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
36
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
really wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Olympus VG-145
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Olympus VG-145
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-09 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 - 120g (0.26 lbs)
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 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 photographs 160 photographs
Form 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
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $140 $0