Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus VG-160, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and VG-160 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 12 months prior to the VG-160 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the VG-160 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 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).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the VG-160.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and VG-160.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.