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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
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 XP30 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus VG-160, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 4 months before the VG-160 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus VG-160

					

					

						
 Fujifilm XP30 VG-160 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm XP30

					

					

						
 VG-160 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus VG-160

					

					

						
 Fujifilm XP30 VG-160 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the VG-160.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and VG-160 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and VG-160.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to consider the age  of the products into consideration.

						Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 resolution is good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
33
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
56
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (200 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (165 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
65
 environment sealing
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (165 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery (200 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse recording
36
 relatively wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 terrible battery (165 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging factors
29
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
30
 relatively wide (26mm)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus VG-160
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Olympus VG-160
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots 165 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $240 $90