Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160
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![Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Fujifilm_FinePix_F500_EXR_3.jpg)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
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.
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus VG-160
Fujifilm F500 EXR | VG-160 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
VG-160 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus VG-160
Fujifilm F500 EXR | VG-160 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-vs-Olympus-VG-160-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.
![Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-vs-Olympus-VG-160-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-vs-Olympus-VG-160-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-vs-Olympus-VG-160-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Olympus VG-160 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $430 | $90 |