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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Olympus VG-160, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and VG-160 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F600 EXR was unveiled 5 months before the VG-160 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores vs the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm F600 EXR VG-160 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 VG-160 Fujifilm F600 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm F600 EXR VG-160 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the VG-160.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and VG-160.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
40
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2")
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography details
Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (165 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography features
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (165 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
50
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (165 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging details
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
30
really wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXROlympus VG-160
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-11 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 125 grams (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 Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 165 photographs
Battery style - 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $230 $90