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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus VG-160, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 10 months earlier than the VG-160 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-30MR grades against the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR VG-160 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 VG-160 SZ-30MR 
IntroducedJanuary 2012March 2011Fresher by 10 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR VG-160 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the VG-160.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and VG-160 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and VG-160.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Street photography highlights
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (226g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
56
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography factors
41
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (165 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competitors (226g)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than competition (125g)
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low battery pack (165 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
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 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 fairly wide (26mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery pack (165 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging information
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging information
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 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (226g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no external mic jack
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 fairly wide (26mm)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus SZ-30MROlympus VG-160
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-03-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type 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 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 220 images 165 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $90