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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
41

Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB750, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was brought out 5 months after the WB750 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VG-160 matches up versus the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Samsung WB750

		

		

			
 VG-160 WB750 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 WB750 VG-160 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB750

		

		

			
 VG-160 WB750 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 comes with 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 WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 versus the WB750.
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and WB750 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and WB750.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to deliver more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
33
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
41
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Street photography information
Samsung WB750 Street photography information
56
 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
26
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (165 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
51
 amazing zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography info
Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
65
 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 megapixel count decent (13MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (432mm)
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography info
36
 really wide (26mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
48
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
30
 really wide (26mm)
 provides face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (125g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic support
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (193g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone support
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Olympus VG-160 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Samsung WB750
 Olympus VG-160Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VG-160 Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $90 $339