Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 & Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus VG-160
Fujifilm X20 | VG-160 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 16 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm X20
VG-160 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus VG-160
Fujifilm X20 | VG-160 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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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 |