Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VG-160

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-100 and Olympus VG-160, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and VG-160 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was announced 2 years later than the VG-160 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-100 scores against the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has measurements 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 Casio EX-100 and Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the VG-160.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and VG-160 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and VG-160.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.