Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung MV800
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung MV800 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Released September 2011

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The VG-160 was manufactured 5 months after the MV800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VG-160 matches up against the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung MV800
VG-160 | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus VG-160
MV800 | VG-160 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung MV800
VG-160 | MV800 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 features external measurements 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 MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung MV800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-160 against the MV800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and MV800.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Samsung MV800 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30/15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Micro SD |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $90 | $499 |