Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was introduced 13 months prior to the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VG-160 scores versus the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-160 and the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older VG-160 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.