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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-160, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-620 UZ was released very close to the VG-160 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus VG-160

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

          

          

            
 VG-160 SP-620 UZ 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus VG-160

          

          

            
 SP-620 UZ VG-160 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the VG-160.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and VG-160 is 78 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and VG-160.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

            Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
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 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
56
 lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography advice
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 excellent zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (165 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography highlights
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 long zoom (525mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competitors in class (125g)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery pack (165 shots)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
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 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 really wide (26mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery pack (165 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
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 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic jack
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 really wide (26mm)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus VG-160
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 165 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $90