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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was brought out 13 months later than the WB700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the VG-160 matches up vs the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung WB700

 VG-160 WB700 
RevealedJanuary 2012December 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus VG-160

 WB700 VG-160 
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB700

 VG-160 WB700 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 has physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 and the WB700.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and WB700.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern VG-160 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB700 Sports photography advice
27
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (165 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
Samsung WB700 Travel photography information
66
lighter than others in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (165 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (165 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB700 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus VG-160Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-160 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) -
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
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