Olympus VG-160 vs Sigma DP1x

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus VG-160 and Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The VG-160 was revealed 23 months after the DP1x making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-160 grades vs the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-160 and Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-160 compared to the DP1x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and DP1x is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and DP1x.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-160 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus VG-160 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent VG-160 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.