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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung EX2F

 VG-160 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus VG-160

 EX2F VG-160 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2012More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung EX2F

 VG-160 EX2F 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
26
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (165 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
65
lighter than others in class (125g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (165 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
36
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (165 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (26mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus VG-160Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-160 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 165 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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