Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H50

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was announced 3 years after the H50 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VG-160 matches up against the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 against the H50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and H50.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VG-160 to offer you greater detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VG-160 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.