Olympus VG-160 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-160 and Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The VG-160 was brought out 3 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VG-160 scores vs the DP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-160 and Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 against the DP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and DP1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-160 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus VG-160 will give extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern VG-160 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.