Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung SL202
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung SL202 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL50

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The VG-160 was launched 2 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the VG-160 grades against the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 & Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung SL202
VG-160 | SL202 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus VG-160
SL202 | VG-160 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung SL202
VG-160 | SL202 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-160 and the SL202.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and SL202.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher VG-160 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Samsung SL202 |
Also called as | - | PL50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2009-02-17 |
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 | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $90 | $140 |