Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-160

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus VG-160, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 23 months earlier than the VG-160 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Olympus VG-160. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the VG-160.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and VG-160 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and VG-160.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.