Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced January 2014

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The VG-160 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VG-160 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
VG-160 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus VG-160
Galaxy Camera 2 | VG-160 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
VG-160 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-160 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older VG-160 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus VG-160 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 283 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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 | 400 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $90 | $400 |