Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus VG-160

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X10 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and VG-160 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 7 months later than the VG-160 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 has outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X10 versus Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the VG-160.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and VG-160 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and VG-160.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.