Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ15W
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90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is WB550
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Below is a extended review of the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VG-160 was introduced 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VG-160 grades against the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung HZ15W
| VG-160 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus VG-160
| HZ15W | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung HZ15W
| VG-160 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 offers external 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) while the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 against the HZ15W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and HZ15W.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VG-160 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also called as | - | WB550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.70 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 165 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $90 | $330 |