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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
49

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-160 grades vs the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 VG-160 HX50V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 HX50V VG-160 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2012More modern by 15 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 VG-160 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 compared to the HX50V.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and HX50V.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX50V to produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
33
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
50
 manual focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
56
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
26
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery (165 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery pack (400 per charge)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
65
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery (165 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
 good battery pack (400 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (272g)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
36
 fairly wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery (165 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
53
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 good battery pack (400 CIPA)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
30
 fairly wide (26mm)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than competition (125g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone socket
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony HX50V
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 125g (0.28 lb) 272g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type 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 $439