Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160
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![Canon PowerShot S90 front Canon PowerShot S90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-S90.jpg)
![Olympus VG-160 front Olympus VG-160 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VG-160/Olympus-VG-160-front.jpg)
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Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2010
- New Model is Canon S95
(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 S90 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and VG-160 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and VG-160 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
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The S90 was introduced 21 months prior to the VG-160 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the S90 matches up versus the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 and Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Olympus VG-160
S90 | VG-160 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon S90
VG-160 | S90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Olympus VG-160
S90 | VG-160 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S90 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S90 compared to the VG-160.
![Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-Olympus-VG-160-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and VG-160 is 92 and 96 respectively.
![Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-Olympus-VG-160-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and VG-160.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S90 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus VG-160 will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-Olympus-VG-160-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-Olympus-VG-160-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S90 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot S90 | Olympus VG-160 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-04-08 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 165 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $599 | $90 |