Canon 6D vs Olympus VG-160
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Canon 6D vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Announced February 2013
- Renewed by Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Canon 6D vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon 6D vs Olympus VG-160, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and VG-160 (14MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and VG-160 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 6D was released 14 months later than the VG-160 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 6D grades versus the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 6D vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D and Olympus VG-160. The complete galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Olympus VG-160
6D | VG-160 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 14 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon 6D
VG-160 | 6D |
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Common features in the Canon 6D and Olympus VG-160
6D | VG-160 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon 6D vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D offers external measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 6D vs Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 6D versus the VG-160.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and VG-160 is 59 and 96 respectively.
Canon 6D vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and VG-160.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6D featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 6D will render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 6D is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon 6D vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS 6D | Olympus VG-160 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-02-12 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 7cm |
Total lenses | 250 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.80 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770 gr (1.70 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2340 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1090 pictures | 165 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,699 | $90 |