Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VG-160, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed 2 years after the VG-160 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-100 scores against the VG-160 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 compared to the VG-160.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and VG-160 is 63 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and VG-160.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.