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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
Olympus VG-160
(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
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S9900 versus Olympus VG-160, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was launched 3 years after the VG-160 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S9900 matches up against the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Olympus VG-160

 S9900 VG-160 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 38 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon S9900

 VG-160 S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Olympus VG-160

 S9900 VG-160 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9900 versus Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S9900 and the VG-160.

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and VG-160 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and VG-160.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9900 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger S9900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
37
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Street photography advice
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (165 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
77
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than competition (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (165 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (165 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
73
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have mic support
30
rather wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-10 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 300 shots 165 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $90