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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed 2 years after the VG-160 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-100 scores against the VG-160 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus VG-160

 SP-100 VG-160 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus SP-100

 VG-160 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VG-160

 SP-100 VG-160 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 compared to the VG-160.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and VG-160 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and VG-160.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Street photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
56
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (165 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
53
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competition (125g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (165 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (165 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging info
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (594g)
30
decently wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-29 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 gr (1.31 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 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 330 images 165 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $90