Fujifilm F750EXR vs Olympus VG-160

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm F750EXR and Olympus VG-160, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and VG-160 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F750EXR was released within a month of the VG-160 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F750EXR scores against the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR and Olympus VG-160. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F750EXR features external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F750EXR and Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR against the VG-160.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F750EXR and VG-160 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F750EXR and VG-160.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F750EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F750EXR will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.