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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus VG-160, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 20 months after the VG-160 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus VG-160

 EX-ZR800 VG-160 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2012More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 VG-160 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus VG-160

 EX-ZR800 VG-160 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the VG-160.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and VG-160.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (165 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
74
great battery (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (165 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (165 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
30
really wide (26mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus VG-160
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus VG-160
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 4cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
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 pictures 165 pictures
Battery format 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $429 $90