• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 9.0 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S52c advantages over Olympus VG-120

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.67 vs 1.44 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 200 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus VG-120 advantages over Nikon S52c

  • Less expensive
    $140 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 9.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    26 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung i8

Nikon S52c
Samsung i8
  • $225
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $186
  • 1/2.5 inch

Compare Nikon S52c vs Samsung i8

Olympus VG-120
Samsung i8
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $186
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus VG-120 vs Samsung i8

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS20

Nikon S52c
Panasonic DMC-FS20
  • $225
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S52c vs Panasonic DMC-FS20

Olympus VG-120
Panasonic DMC-FS20
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus VG-120 vs Panasonic DMC-FS20

Compared to Nikon S52

Nikon S52c
Nikon S52
  • $225
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch

Compare Nikon S52c vs Nikon S52

Olympus VG-120
Nikon S52
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus VG-120 vs Nikon S52

Compared to Olympus Stylus-5010

Nikon S52c
Olympus Stylus-5010
  • $225
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S52c vs Olympus Stylus-5010

Olympus VG-120
Olympus Stylus-5010
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

Compare Olympus VG-120 vs Olympus Stylus-5010

Compared to Canon A2300

Nikon S52c
Canon A2300
  • $225
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S52c vs Canon A2300

Olympus VG-120
Canon A2300
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure

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