• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus VG-160 advantages over Fujifilm XP90

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    125g vs 203g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    200 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm XP90 advantages over Olympus VG-160

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 210 vs 165 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    9 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.4 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W510

Olympus VG-160
Sony DSC-W510
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Olympus VG-160 vs Sony DSC-W510

Fujifilm XP90
Sony DSC-W510
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $82
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony DSC-W510

Compared to Canon A3400 IS

Olympus VG-160
Canon A3400 IS
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus VG-160 vs Canon A3400 IS

Fujifilm XP90
Canon A3400 IS
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm XP90 vs Canon A3400 IS

Compared to Canon A2300

Olympus VG-160
Canon A2300
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus VG-160 vs Canon A2300

Fujifilm XP90
Canon A2300
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm XP90 vs Canon A2300

Compared to Fujifilm XP120

Olympus VG-160
Fujifilm XP120
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Olympus VG-160 vs Fujifilm XP120

Fujifilm XP90
Fujifilm XP120
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm XP90 vs Fujifilm XP120

Compared to Fujifilm XP130

Olympus VG-160
Fujifilm XP130
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Olympus VG-160 vs Fujifilm XP130

Fujifilm XP90
Fujifilm XP130
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth

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