Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung ST30

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The VG-160 was brought out 12 months after the ST30 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VG-160 grades vs the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 against the ST30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and ST30.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-160 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus VG-160 will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern VG-160 provides an advantage in sensor tech.