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Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(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
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was launched 14 months later than the VG-145 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6400 grades against the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Olympus VG-145

 S6400 VG-145 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2011Fresher by 14 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Nikon S6400

 VG-145 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Olympus VG-145

 S6400 VG-145 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6400 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S6400 compared to the VG-145.

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and VG-145 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6400 and VG-145.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6400 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent S6400 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6400
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6400
Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
63
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (160 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (160 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6400
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
42
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (160 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
28
fairly wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S6400 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Olympus VG-145
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Olympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Olympus VG-145
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-22 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 160 shots
Form 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $500 $0