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Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2013
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Olympus VG-160

 N Facebook ready VG-160 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2012More recent by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 VG-160 N Facebook ready 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Olympus VG-160

 N Facebook ready VG-160 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

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

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
22
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (165 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (165 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (165 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N Facebook ready
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
73
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external mic port
30
pretty wide (26mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Olympus VG-160
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyOlympus VG-160
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 2248 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G touch TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 photographs 165 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $90