Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively comparable but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VG-160 was announced 19 months before the NEX-5T which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VG-160 scores against the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony NEX-5T
| VG-160 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus VG-160
| NEX-5T | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2013 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony NEX-5T
| VG-160 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 vs the NEX-5T.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and NEX-5T is 96 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and NEX-5T.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VG-160 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VG-160 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| 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 | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
| 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 score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 165 shots | 330 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-70B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $90 | $400 |