Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung HZ10W
VG-160 | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | May 2009 | Newer by 33 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus VG-160
HZ10W | VG-160 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung HZ10W
VG-160 | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |