Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S700 and Olympus VG-170

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S700 and Olympus VG-170 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S700 ×
Olympus VG-170 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S700Olympus VG-170
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberS700VG-170
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)89104
Width (mm)2322
Height (mm)5463
Weight (g)147147
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.114
Sensor format1/1.72 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)41.5228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.446.17
Sensor height (mm)5.584.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.861.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.70.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lensOlympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 111.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.15 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect: 9-area, center, manual selection of 99 areasCCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1000), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • white balance preset
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom)Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks ShowScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel/ flash off
  • forced flash
  • redeye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 to 4.8m (W), 0.3 to 2.4m (T)ISO 800: 8.8 m (W), 3.8m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5234
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.36-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.70.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3200
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.61-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.77-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.69-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.5-
Play -> record time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)150-
Battery form factor1 x proprietary EN-EL10Proprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresVR Image Stabilization, In-camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF, D-Lighting, Distortion ControlDigital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in silver, black, red and orange.



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