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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX400V
(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
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX400V Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 3 years before the HX400V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-160 scores versus the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony HX400V

 VG-160 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus VG-160

 HX400V VG-160 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony HX400V

 VG-160 HX400V 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 has got exterior dimensions 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 HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 vs the HX400V.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and HX400V is 96 and 62 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and HX400V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Sony HX400V
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (165 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (125 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (165 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (660g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (165 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony HX400V
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $90 $448