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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus VG-160, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and VG-160 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 4 years prior to the VG-160 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the VG-160 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm S8100fd VG-160 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 VG-160 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm S8100fd VG-160 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides physical measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the VG-160.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and VG-160 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and VG-160.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography factors
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (165 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors (125g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (165 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
35
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
24
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
30
rather wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus VG-160
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - 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 405 gr (0.89 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $90