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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Refreshed by Canon SX510 HS
Olympus VG-160
(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
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VG-160, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was launched 8 months later than the VG-160 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX500 IS matches up against the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 SX500 IS VG-160 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 VG-160 SX500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 SX500 IS VG-160 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX500 IS vs the VG-160.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and VG-160 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and VG-160.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX500 IS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 high flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography details
Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
56
 lighter than competitors (125g)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
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 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (165 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography highlights
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery life (195 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competitors (125g)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
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 decently wide (26mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery pack (165 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone jack
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 decently wide (26mm)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (125g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Olympus VG-160
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISOlympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 341 gr (0.75 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 195 images 165 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $90