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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A99
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A99 II Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A99 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The VG-160 was announced 5 years earlier than the A99 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VG-160 grades against the A99 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony A99 II

 VG-160 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Olympus VG-160

 A99 II VG-160 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2012Newer by 57 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A99 II

 VG-160 A99 II 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys 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) while the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A99 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 versus the A99 II.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and A99 II is 96 and 57 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and A99 II.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VG-160 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A99 II will result in more detail with its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 II Portrait photography advice
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Sports photography camera
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (165 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery power (490 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Sony A99 II
65
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (165 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (165 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery power (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
Vlogging with Sony A99 II
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony A99 II
 Olympus VG-160Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Alpha A99 II
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-01-10 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 849g (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life 165 photographs 490 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $90 $3,198