Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB30F

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.