Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H20

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus VG-160 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was brought out 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the VG-160 grades against the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 offers physical 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 H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-160 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the VG-160 against the H20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and H20.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VG-160 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent VG-160 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.