Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VG-160

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus VG-160, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 12 months before the VG-160 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the VG-160.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and VG-160 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and VG-160.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.