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Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Announced September 2010
Olympus VG-110
(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
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Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S80 versus Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S80 was announced 5 months prior to the VG-110 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S80 scores against the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Olympus VG-110

		

		

			
 S80 VG-110 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kSharper screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon S80

		

		

			
 VG-110 S80 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S80 and Olympus VG-110

		

		

			
 S80 VG-110 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2011Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S80 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has proportions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S80 versus Olympus VG-110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S80 versus the VG-110.
Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S80 and VG-110.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S80 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
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Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S80 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 comes with face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon S80 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Street photography advice
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus by touch
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon S80
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
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 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.3 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (150 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (170 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S80 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography highlights
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 includes focus by touch
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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 flash built-in
 fairly wide (27mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 terrible battery (170 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S80 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography details
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 very good size screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 fairly wide (27mm)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 no image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery (170 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S80 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging advice
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 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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 fairly wide (27mm)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing microphone socket
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Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Olympus VG-110
 Nikon Coolpix S80Olympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Olympus VG-110
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-08 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 819k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech OLED TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 shots 170 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 LI-70B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
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