Olympus VG-160 vs Sony HX7V

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-160 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was revealed 6 months later than the HX7V and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VG-160 scores vs the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-160 and Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-160 and the HX7V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and HX7V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX7V to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.