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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F85EXR
Olympus VG-160
(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
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the F80EXR (1/2") and VG-160 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was revealed 19 months before the VG-160 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the F80EXR scores against the VG-160 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Olympus VG-160

 F80EXR VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 VG-160 F80EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus VG-160

 F80EXR VG-160 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has specifications 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 FujiFilm F80EXR versus Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the F80EXR and the VG-160.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and VG-160 is 92 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and VG-160.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older F80EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography information
Olympus VG-160 Street photography information
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (210 grams)
56
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
27
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (165 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography features
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography features
59
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (210 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (125 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (165 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography advice
38
rather wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (165 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
27
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (210g)
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus VG-160
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXROlympus VG-160
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Olympus VG-160
Other name FinePix F85EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $90