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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony A200
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony A200

 VG-160 A200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2008Fresher by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus VG-160

 A200 VG-160 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A200

 VG-160 A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
Portrait photography with Sony A200
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography info
Sony A200 Street photography info
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (165 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
Sony A200 Travel photography information
65
lighter than average in class (125g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (165 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
46
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Sony A200
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (165 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging information
Sony A200 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony A200
 Olympus VG-160Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
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