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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and VG-160 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and VG-160 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 3 years before the VG-160 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the F70EXR scores versus the VG-160 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Olympus VG-160

 F70EXR VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 VG-160 F70EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus VG-160

 F70EXR VG-160 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the F70EXR against the VG-160.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and VG-160.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
34
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (165 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (165 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
31
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
30
decently wide (26mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus VG-160
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXROlympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Olympus VG-160
Also Known as FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3616 x 2712 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 165 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $90