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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
  • Updated by Sony RX100 VII
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The VG-160 was announced 7 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the VG-160 scores against the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony RX100 VI

 VG-160 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Olympus VG-160

 RX100 VI VG-160 
AnnouncedJune 2018January 2012Fresher by 77 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony RX100 VI

 VG-160 RX100 VI 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 has external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-160 versus the RX100 VI.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and RX100 VI is 96 and 88 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-160 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VI will give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older VG-160 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography info
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
Sony RX100 VI Street photography details
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography info
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (165 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography features
65
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (165 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
36
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (165 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
65
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging details
30
really wide (26mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
77
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic support
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony RX100 VI
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2018-06-05
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 301g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $90 $1,198