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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm A100 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and VG-160 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 3 years before the VG-160 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm A100 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm A100

 VG-160 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm A100 VG-160 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A100 versus Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the VG-160.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and VG-160.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (165 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography details
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography details
55
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than others (125g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (165 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (165 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging info
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
30
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Olympus VG-160
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-04 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
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