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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(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
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H70 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus VG-160 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was brought out 13 months after the H70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the VG-160 matches up vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony H70

 VG-160 H70 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus VG-160

 H70 VG-160 

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony H70

 VG-160 H70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 vs the H70.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and H70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H70 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer VG-160 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Sony H70
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
Sports photography with Sony H70
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (165 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (165 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (165 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
Sony H70 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (26mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony H70
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 165 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $90 $199