Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-320
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Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
- Updated by Olympus VR-330
Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VG-160 was brought out 6 months later than the VR-320 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VG-160 grades vs the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 & Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus VR-320
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus VG-160
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Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Olympus VR-320
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VG-160 versus the VR-320.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and VR-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and VR-320.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to take the age of the cameras into account.
Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Olympus VR-320 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 158 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 165 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $90 | $179 |