Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
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Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5N, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly well matched but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VG-160 was unveiled 4 months after the NEX-5N so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VG-160 scores against the NEX-5N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony NEX-5N
| VG-160 | NEX-5N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus VG-160
| NEX-5N | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony NEX-5N
| VG-160 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | October 2011 | Similar age |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 versus the NEX-5N.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and NEX-5N is 96 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and NEX-5N.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-160 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5N will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VG-160 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2011-10-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 165 images | 460 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-70B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $90 | $550 |