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Nikon S630 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S630 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was introduced 3 years prior to the VG-160 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the S630 grades vs the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus VG-160

 S630 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon S630

 VG-160 S630 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus VG-160

 S630 VG-160 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 has outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S630 versus the VG-160.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and VG-160.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus VG-160 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (165 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
56
built-in flash
great reach (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (125g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (165 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging info
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
30
really wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 165 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $240 $90