Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus VG-160

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and VG-160 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 9 months later than the VG-160 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus VG-160. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the VG-160.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and VG-160 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and VG-160.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.