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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched around the same time to the VG-160 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S4300 matches up vs the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus VG-160

 S4300 VG-160 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon S4300

 VG-160 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus VG-160

 S4300 VG-160 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S4300 against the VG-160.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and VG-160.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S4300 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (165 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (165 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
36
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (165 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (139g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
30
really wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 180 shots 165 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $119 $90