Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-110
95 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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97 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Released February 2011
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S70 and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S70 was released 18 months earlier than the VG-110 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S70 scores versus the VG-110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Olympus VG-110
| S70 | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 288k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+58k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon S70
| VG-110 | S70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Olympus VG-110
| S70 | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S70 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S70 compared to the VG-110.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S70 and VG-110 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and VG-110.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S70 | Olympus VG-110 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S70 | Olympus VG-110 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-04 | 2011-02-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/2.9-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 288 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 105 gr (0.23 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - | 170 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-70B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $290 | $150 |