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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(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
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was launched 12 months earlier than the ST150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VG-160 scores vs the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung ST150F

 VG-160 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus VG-160

 ST150F VG-160 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung ST150F

 VG-160 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 versus the ST150F.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and ST150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older VG-160 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography info
Samsung ST150F Street photography info
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
27
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (165 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
66
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (165 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
37
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (165 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
30
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus VG-160Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-160 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $90 $300