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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX300

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX300 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 HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX200V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX400V
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX300 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus VG-160 and Sony HX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was brought out 13 months before the HX300 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VG-160 scores versus the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony HX300

 VG-160 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Olympus VG-160

 HX300 VG-160 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony HX300

 VG-160 HX300 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-160 compared to the HX300.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and HX300 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and HX300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
Portrait photography with Sony HX300
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
Sony HX300 Street photography features
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography information
Sony HX300 Sports photography information
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (165 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average in class (125g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (165 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (623 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX300 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (165 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX300 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (623 grams)
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony HX300
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 623 grams (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $90 $339