Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Revealed January 2012
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony HX20V
VG-160 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus VG-160
HX20V | VG-160 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony HX20V
VG-160 | HX20V | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | July 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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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 |