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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A900

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • New Model is Sony A99
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A900 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The VG-160 was unveiled 3 years after the A900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the VG-160 matches up vs the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony A900

 VG-160 A900 
IntroducedJanuary 2012October 2008More modern by 40 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus VG-160

 A900 VG-160 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A900

 VG-160 A900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 has exterior measurements 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 A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-160 and the A900.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and A900 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and A900.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VG-160 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A900 will give more detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher VG-160 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A900 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Sony A900
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A900 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (165 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography highlights
Sony A900 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors (125g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (165 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
environment proof
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A900 Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (165 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
doesn't have liveview
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging factors
Sony A900 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
9
no video
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony A900
 Olympus VG-160Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-160 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-10 2008-10-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection 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) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 895 grams (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 165 images 880 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One Two
Price at release $90 $2,736