Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A500

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is relatively similar but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The VG-160 was launched 2 years later than the A500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the VG-160 scores against the A500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 vs the A500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and A500 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and A500.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-160 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus VG-160 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent VG-160 provides a benefit in sensor tech.