Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus VG-160
SP-100 | VG-160 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus SP-100
VG-160 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VG-160
SP-100 | VG-160 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Check out the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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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 |