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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was introduced 2 years after the HZ10W which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VG-160 grades vs the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung HZ10W

 VG-160 HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus VG-160

 HZ10W VG-160 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung HZ10W

 VG-160 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the VG-160 versus the HZ10W.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and HZ10W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent VG-160 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
26
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (165 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
65
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (165 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (165 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus VG-160Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-160 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $90 $300