Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L28 and Olympus VG-170

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L28 and Olympus VG-170 [S]ave

Attribute	Olympus VG-170 ×	Nikon Coolpix L28 ×
General
Model	Olympus VG-170	Nikon Coolpix L28
Brand	Olympus	Nikon
Manufacturer url	http://www.olympusamerica.com/	https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number	VG-170	L28
Camera format	Ultra Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2012	2013
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	104	95
Width (mm)	22	29
Height (mm)	63	60
Weight (g)	147	164
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	14	20.1
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	28.07
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	6.17
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	4.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.44	1.2
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
^1↑Image resolution	1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3) 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	5152 x 3864(19.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg	jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)	0.6	1.1
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 640x480	1280x720 320x240 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	-	30
Image Storage
Movie file format	AVI (Motion JPEG)	AVI (video: Motion JPEG, audio: monaural PCM (22.050 kHz, 16 bits))
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Lens and Optics
Lens	Olympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elements	NIKKOR; 6 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	26.00 - 130.00	26.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	5.00	6.00 - 23.00
Zoom ratio (x)	5	5
Aperture range (f)	0.15 - 0.36	0.15 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	60	50
Optical image stabilization	-	-
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	CCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking	Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority
Auto focus assist light	-	+
Manual focus	-	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	230,000	230,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	10	-
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600	Auto (80-400, 80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto daylight fluorescent 1 fluorescent 2 fluorescent 3 one-touch overcast tungsten	auto cloudy daylight flash fluorescent incandescent preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)	1/2000 - 4	1/2000 - 4
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE	Matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	-	-
Shutter priority	-	-
Full manual exposure	-	-
Creative exposure modes	Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset	Back Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape
Self timer (s)	2 12	10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto fill-in off red-eye reduction	auto auto w/ red-eye reduction flash off flash off flash on w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description	ISO 800: 8.8 m (W), 3.8m (T)	Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 4.3m (1ft. 8 in. to 14 ft 4 in.) [T]: 0.8 to 2.1m (2ft 8 in. to 6 ft 10 in.)
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	34	27
Included memory type	Internal	Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	-	-
Dpof compliant	-	+
Connections (extended)	audio/video output) multi-terminal (usb connector	-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	0.6	1.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	200	6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	-	280
Battery form factor	Proprietary LI-50B	2 x AA
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	alkaline lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable	2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	-
Software
Included software	olympus [ib] software cd-rom	nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility	-	mac os windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Digital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in silver, black, red and orange.	Available in Red, Black or Silver.