Nikon S800c vs Olympus VG-160
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S800c and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S800c was unveiled 14 months after the VG-160 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S800c scores vs the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus VG-160
S800c | VG-160 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 14 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+589k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon S800c
VG-160 | S800c |
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Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus VG-160
S800c | VG-160 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S800c and Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S800c versus the VG-160.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and VG-160.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S800c to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S800c provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S800c vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Olympus VG-160 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-02-04 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 819 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 184 gr (0.41 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 140 photos | 165 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $290 | $90 |