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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 2 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VG-160 scores against the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony S2100

 VG-160 S2100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus VG-160

 S2100 VG-160 

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony S2100

 VG-160 S2100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the VG-160 against the S2100.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and S2100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VG-160 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern VG-160 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (165 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (165 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (165 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (26mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony S2100
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
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 All around 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $90 $0