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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus VG-160, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was brought out 4 years later than the VG-160 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm XP90 VG-160 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2012More recent by 49 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Fujifilm XP90

 VG-160 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus VG-160

 Fujifilm XP90 VG-160 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the VG-160.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and VG-160.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP90 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography features
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
27
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (165 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
67
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (165 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
46
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (210 shots)
37
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (165 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
30
relatively wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus VG-160
 Fujifilm XP90Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Olympus VG-160
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-15 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 photos 165 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $90