Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung DV300F

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was announced at a similar time to the DV300F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the VG-160 grades vs the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 against the DV300F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.