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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus VG-160, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 5 months earlier than the VG-160 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus VG-160

 SP-810 UZ VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 VG-160 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus VG-160

 SP-810 UZ VG-160 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has physical dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the VG-160.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and VG-160 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and VG-160.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should take the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
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decent MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (165 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography features
61
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than others in class (125g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (165 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography features
40
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (165 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
30
really wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $90