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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was announced 6 months later than the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VG-160 scores versus the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung WB210

 VG-160 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus VG-160

 WB210 VG-160 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB210

 VG-160 WB210 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 vs the WB210.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and WB210.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (174g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
26
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (125g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
36
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (165 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
30
quite wide (26mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus VG-160Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-160 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2011-07-19
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display 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
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 165 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $90 $279