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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and VG-160 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 16 months after the VG-160 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the VG-160 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm X20 VG-160 
RevealedApril 2013January 2012Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm X20

 VG-160 Fujifilm X20 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm X20 VG-160 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the VG-160.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and VG-160 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and VG-160.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (353g)
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (165 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
60
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (353g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competitors (125g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (165 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (165 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (353g)
30
quite wide (26mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm X20Olympus VG-160
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X20 Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 photographs 165 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $90