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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
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 XP50 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VG-160, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out very close to the VG-160 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up versus the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm XP50 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm XP50

 VG-160 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm XP50 VG-160 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the VG-160.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and VG-160.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography info
Olympus VG-160 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (165 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
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environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (165 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (165 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
30
decently wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Olympus VG-160
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 9cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 photographs 165 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $180 $90