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Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP70
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 XP60 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP60 and Olympus VG-160, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was launched 18 months after the VG-160 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP60 grades versus the VG-160 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm XP60 VG-160 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm XP60

 VG-160 Fujifilm XP60 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm XP60 VG-160 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP60 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP60 and Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 against the VG-160.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP60 and VG-160.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP60 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP60 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (165 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP60
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
68
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (165 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP60
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (165 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
30
pretty wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Olympus VG-160
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-01-10
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 - 165 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $90