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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus VG-160 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was announced 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VG-160 matches up vs the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony S2000

 VG-160 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus VG-160

 S2000 VG-160 

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony S2000

 VG-160 S2000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-160 against the S2000.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and S2000.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer VG-160 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
27
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (165 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (125g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (165 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (165 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
Vlogging with Sony S2000
30
relatively wide (26mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony S2000
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $225