Nikon S1000pj with Olympus VG-160 Comparison

Nikon S1000pj and Olympus VG-160 Main Features

  • August, 2009
  • January, 2012
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 28-140 mm (5x) F3.9-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • 26-130 mm (5x) F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 96 x 62 x 23 mm, 175g.
  • 96 x 57 x 19 mm, 125g.
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Nikon S1000pj Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
28
Value for money score
51
Portability score
97
Overall score
33

Olympus VG-160 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
25
Value for money score
49
Portability score
99
Overall score
31

Olympus VG-160 with Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Overview


Let's compare Nikon Coolpix S1000pj with Olympus VG-160. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Nikon S1000pj was released in 2009, and Olympus VG-160 in 2012. VG-160 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S1000pj 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix S1000pj is greater than that of VG-160. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Coolpix S1000pj has image stabilization(Optical), VG-160 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Olympus VG-160 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.

General Coolpix S1000pj VG-160
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Coolpix S1000pj VG-160
Announced August, 2009 January, 2012
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 3 7
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 4.80
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max Native ISO 3200 1600
Min Native ISO 80 80
Max Boosted ISO 6400 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 165 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL12 LI-70B
Physical
Weight 175 g 125 g
Physical Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23 mm 96 x 57 x 19 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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