Nikon S7000 vs Olympus VG-120
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Nikon S7000 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Nikon S7000 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S7000 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The S7000 was revealed 4 years after the VG-120 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S7000 grades versus the VG-120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S7000 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Olympus VG-120
S7000 | VG-120 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 50 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon S7000
VG-120 | S7000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Olympus VG-120
S7000 | VG-120 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S7000 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S7000 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S7000 vs Olympus VG-120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S7000 vs the VG-120.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and VG-120 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S7000 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S7000 and VG-120.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S7000 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern S7000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S7000 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Olympus VG-120 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | 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 |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.2 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 180 shots | 160 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $280 | $190 |