Nikon S5100 vs Olympus VG-160
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2010
(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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Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S5100 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S5100 was brought out 17 months earlier than the VG-160 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S5100 scores versus the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus VG-160
| S5100 | VG-160 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon S5100
| VG-160 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus VG-160
| S5100 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S5100 against the VG-160.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and VG-160.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VG-160 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus VG-160 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus VG-160 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-08-17 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 132g (0.29 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 165 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL10 | LI-70B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $200 | $90 |