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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX370 was brought out 5 months before the VG-160 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up vs the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm JX370 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm JX370

 VG-160 Fujifilm JX370 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm JX370 VG-160 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has measurements 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 JX370 vs Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the VG-160.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and VG-160.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography details
Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
27
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (165 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
65
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
30
rather wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-11 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 images 165 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $159 $90