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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was unveiled 12 months before the WB250F so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VG-160 matches up vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung WB250F

 VG-160 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus VG-160

 WB250F VG-160 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB250F

 VG-160 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 has got exterior 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 WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 compared to the WB250F.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and WB250F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged VG-160 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (165 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (165 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (165 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus VG-160Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-160 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $90 $250