Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VG-160

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus VG-160, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 18 months later than the VG-160 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX160 IS grades versus the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS features external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS versus the VG-160.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and VG-160 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and VG-160.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX160 IS to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.