Canon A810 vs Olympus VG-160
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Canon A810 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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 A810 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A810 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A810 was unveiled at a similar time to the VG-160 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A810 grades vs the VG-160 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A810 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 & Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Olympus VG-160
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon A810
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Olympus VG-160
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon A810 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A810 and Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A810 compared to the VG-160.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and VG-160.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A810 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A810 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Olympus VG-160 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171 grams (0.38 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 165 shots |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $99 | $90 |