Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-110
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Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched February 2011

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon S6400 versus Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6400 was unveiled 19 months later than the VG-110 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S6400 grades vs the VG-110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6400 & Olympus VG-110. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Olympus VG-110
S6400 | VG-110 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon S6400
VG-110 | S6400 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Olympus VG-110
S6400 | VG-110 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
See the Nikon S6400 versus Olympus VG-110 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S6400 against the VG-110.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6400 and VG-110 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6400 and VG-110.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6400 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S6400 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Olympus VG-110 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Olympus VG-110 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-08-22 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash options | - | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 105 gr (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 | 160 shots | 170 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $500 | $150 |