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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A380

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A380 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • Refreshed by Sony A390
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A380 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly close but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-160 was manufactured 2 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-160 scores against the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony A380

 VG-160 A380 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus VG-160

 A380 VG-160 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A380

 VG-160 A380 
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-160 against the A380.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and A380 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and A380.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The VG-160 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more recent VG-160 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
Sony A380 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography information
Sony A380 Sports photography information
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
Sony A380 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others (125 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (165 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (500 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
Sony A380 Landscape photography details
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (165 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
Sony A380 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony A380
 Olympus VG-160Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-160 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 519 grams (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life 165 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $899