Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB30F
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VG-160 was introduced 12 months before the WB30F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VG-160 matches up against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung WB30F
| VG-160 | WB30F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus VG-160
| WB30F | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB30F
| VG-160 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-160 and the WB30F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and WB30F.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB30F to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older VG-160 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Samsung WB30F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" 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 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $90 | $180 |
