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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched April 2009
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and VG-160 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was manufactured 3 years prior to the VG-160 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades against the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm F200EXR VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 VG-160 Fujifilm F200EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012April 2009Fresher by 32 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm F200EXR VG-160 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR provides outside measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the VG-160.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F200EXR and VG-160.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
lack of RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography features
Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.6")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (165 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition (125g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography factors
38
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.6")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (165 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging information
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
30
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXROlympus VG-160
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-04-30 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 98 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 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $90