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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 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
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and VG-160 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 3 years before the VG-160 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm A170 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm A170

 VG-160 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm A170 VG-160 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the VG-160.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and VG-160 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and VG-160.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (165 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than average (125 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (165 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (165 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
30
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 165 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $80 $90