Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VG-160
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Released January 2012
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus VG-160, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-ZR700 was introduced 13 months later than the VG-160 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Olympus VG-160
EX-ZR700 | VG-160 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Casio EX-ZR700
VG-160 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus VG-160
EX-ZR700 | VG-160 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the VG-160.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and VG-160.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Olympus VG-160 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 470 shots | 165 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $370 | $90 |