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Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
44
Overall
37

Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

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
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 2010
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Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VG-160 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-160 was revealed 23 months after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VG-160 grades versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 VG-160 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2010Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Olympus VG-160

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC VG-160 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 VG-160 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys exterior 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 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-160 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-160 compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 96 and 85 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VG-160 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus VG-160 will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger VG-160 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (355g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography information
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (165 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview feature
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition (125g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (165 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than others (355g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (165 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging features
30
quite wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (355g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Olympus VG-160Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus VG-160 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-10 2010-03-18
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 355 gr (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $90 $349