Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX10V
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX10V 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replacement is Sony HX20V
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VG-160 was revealed about the same time to the HX10V so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VG-160 scores versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony HX10V
VG-160 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus VG-160
HX10V | VG-160 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony HX10V
VG-160 | HX10V | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | February 2012 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys outer 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 HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-160 against the HX10V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and HX10V.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX10V to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 234 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 165 photos | 320 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $90 | $616 |