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Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus VG-120
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S70 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S70 was introduced 17 months before the VG-120 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S70 scores against the VG-120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Olympus VG-120

 S70 VG-120 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution288k230kClearer display (+58k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon S70

 VG-120 S70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Olympus VG-120

 S70 VG-120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S70 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S70 versus Olympus VG-120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S70 against the VG-120.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S70 and VG-120.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S70 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S70
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography features
Olympus VG-120 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography features
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Olympus VG-120
 Nikon Coolpix S70Olympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Olympus VG-120
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed TruePic III
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 288k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 - 160 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
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