Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2012
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Successor is Sony NEX-5T
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony NEX-5R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very comparable but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VG-160 was revealed 7 months before the NEX-5R and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-160 scores vs the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony NEX-5R
VG-160 | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus VG-160
NEX-5R | VG-160 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2012 | More modern by 7 months | |
Manual focus | More exact 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-5R
VG-160 | NEX-5R | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony NEX-5R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 vs the NEX-5R.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and NEX-5R is 96 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and NEX-5R.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-160 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 125g (0.28 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 165 images | 330 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-70B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $90 | $750 |