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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus VG-160, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 23 months earlier than the VG-160 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus VG-160

 SP-800 UZ VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 VG-160 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VG-160

 SP-800 UZ VG-160 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the VG-160.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and VG-160 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and VG-160.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography info
Olympus VG-160 Street photography info
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
47
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (165 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (165 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (165 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
30
quite wide (26mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus SP-800 UZOlympus VG-160
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 - 165 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $270 $90