Olympus VG-160 vs Sony RX100 VI

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.