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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S8200 and Olympus VG-160, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 4 months before the VG-160 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S8200 matches up against the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus VG-160

					

					

						
 S8200 VG-160 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon S8200

					

					

						
 VG-160 S8200 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus VG-160

					

					

						
 S8200 VG-160 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S8200 and Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S8200 vs the VG-160.
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and VG-160.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

						Nikon S8200 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon S8200 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
33
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon S8200 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competitors (213 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
56
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S8200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
41
 incredible zoom range (25-350mm  14.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (250 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
26
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (165 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competitors (213 grams)
 features focus by touch
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (350mm)
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery (250 shots)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (165 shots)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
45
 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery (250 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
36
 relatively wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 terrible battery (165 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S8200 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (213 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no microphone port
30
 relatively wide (26mm)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Olympus VG-160
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 961k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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 213 grams (0.47 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 250 photos 165 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $90