Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Announced July 2008
- Later Model is Sony A230
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony A200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-160 was revealed 3 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-160 scores against the A200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony A200
VG-160 | A200 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2008 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus VG-160
A200 | VG-160 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A200
VG-160 | A200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 features outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony A200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the VG-160 vs the A200.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and A200 is 96 and 66 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and A200.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-160 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus VG-160 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VG-160 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2008-07-17 |
Physical type | 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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 572 gr (1.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 165 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $90 | $100 |