Olympus VG-160 vs Sony H70

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Olympus VG-160 and Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.