Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A100
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Launched July 2006
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 5D
- Successor is Sony A550
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A100 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and A100 (10MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VG-160 was released 5 years later than the A100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the VG-160 grades versus the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony A100
VG-160 | A100 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2006 | Fresher by 67 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Olympus VG-160
A100 | VG-160 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A100
VG-160 | A100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 vs the A100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and A100 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and A100.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature 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 as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer VG-160 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A100 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-160 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2006-07-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 lbs) | 638g (1.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 476 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 165 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-FM55H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $90 | $1,000 |