Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus VG-160

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon N Facebook ready versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was released 20 months later than the VG-160 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the N Facebook ready matches up vs the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Olympus VG-160. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready comes with exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N Facebook ready versus Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the N Facebook ready and the VG-160.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and VG-160.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher N Facebook ready should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.