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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was manufactured around the same time to the VG-160 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm JZ200 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 VG-160 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm JZ200 VG-160 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 features external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 against the VG-160.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and VG-160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and VG-160.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JZ200 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than others (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
68
lighter than competition (135 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than others (125 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (165 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography advice
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (165 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 125 gr (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 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 - 165 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $90