Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung EX2F

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very comparable but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The VG-160 was announced 11 months earlier than the EX2F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VG-160 matches up versus the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-160 versus the EX2F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and EX2F.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VG-160 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus VG-160 will produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older VG-160 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.