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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX10V
  • New Model is Sony HX30V
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 6 months before the HX20V so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-160 grades versus the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 VG-160 HX20V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 HX20V VG-160 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 VG-160 HX20V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 comes with exterior dimensions 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 HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-160 against the HX20V.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and HX20V.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX20V Portrait photography advice
33
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
45
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Street photography highlights
Sony HX20V Street photography highlights
56
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (254 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography features
Sony HX20V Sports photography features
26
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (165 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
65
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery pack (165 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competition (254g)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX20V Landscape photography factors
36
 pretty wide (26mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery pack (165 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
50
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
30
 pretty wide (26mm)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone support
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (254 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony HX20V
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $90 $397