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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Olympus VG-160, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and VG-160 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was revealed very close to the VG-160 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores against the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm F660EXR VG-160 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 VG-160 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm F660EXR VG-160 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F660EXR offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR and the VG-160.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and VG-160.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (217 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography features
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography features
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
27
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (165 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (217 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others (125g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (165 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
45
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (165 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (217 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
30
pretty wide (26mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXROlympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots 165 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $90