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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus VG-160, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and VG-160 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and VG-160 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was revealed 7 years later than the VG-160 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M1X grades vs the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus VG-160

 E-M1X VG-160 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2012More recent by 86 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus E-M1X

 VG-160 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VG-160

 E-M1X VG-160 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has got external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X against the VG-160.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and VG-160 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and VG-160.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
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manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average (997g)
56
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (165 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery pack (870 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (997 grams)
65
lighter than competition (125 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (165 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
has dual storage slots
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (165 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
68
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
heavier than average (997 grams)
30
quite wide (26mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus VG-160
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus VG-160
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-24 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 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 870 images 165 images
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual One
Price at launch $2,999 $90