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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was introduced 24 months earlier than the WB35F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VG-160 scores versus the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung WB35F

 VG-160 WB35F 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus VG-160

 WB35F VG-160 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB35F

 VG-160 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 provides 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) and the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-160 compared to the WB35F.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and WB35F.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
27
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (165 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (165 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (194g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (165 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus VG-160Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-160 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2014-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $90 $130