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Nikon D70s vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon D70s front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon D70s vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2005
  • Older Model is Nikon D70
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 D70s vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon D70s and Olympus VG-110, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and VG-110 (12MP) and the D70s (APS-C) and VG-110 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D70s was revealed 6 years before the VG-110 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D70s being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D70s scores vs the VG-110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Olympus VG-110

 D70s VG-110 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon D70s

 VG-110 D70s 
LaunchedFebruary 2011April 2005Newer by 70 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70s and Olympus VG-110

 D70s VG-110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon D70s vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D70s enjoys outside measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D70s and Olympus VG-110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D70s compared to the VG-110.

Nikon D70s vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D70s and VG-110 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Nikon D70s vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70s vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D70s and VG-110.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D70s with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus VG-110 will give you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged D70s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D70s vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70s Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
27
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D70s
Street photography with Olympus VG-110
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (170 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
43
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (170 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70s Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
28
decently wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (170 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D70s
Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
9
lack of video recording
28
decently wide (27mm)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon D70s vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Olympus VG-110
 Nikon D70sOlympus VG-110
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D70s Olympus VG-110
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2005-04-20 2011-02-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 130 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 679 grams (1.50 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 529 not tested
Other
Battery life - 170 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3a LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
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