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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 12 months earlier than the DV150F and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VG-160 matches up against the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung DV150F

 VG-160 DV150F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus VG-160

 DV150F VG-160 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung DV150F

 VG-160 DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-160 and the DV150F.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older VG-160 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (165 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (165 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (165 per charge)
no Timelapse function
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (26mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus VG-160Samsung DV150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-160 Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 125 grams (0.28 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $90 $150