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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured about the same time to the VG-160 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm JX500 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm JX500

 VG-160 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm JX500 VG-160 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the VG-160.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and VG-160.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (165 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography details
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (165 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (165 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
30
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 165 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $90 $90