Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A7R III

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-160 was released 6 years earlier than the A7R III which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VG-160 scores versus the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 provides external 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) and the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A7R III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 vs the A7R III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and A7R III is 96 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and A7R III.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VG-160 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R III will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.