Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T900

Here, we are comparing the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was announced 2 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VG-160 scores against the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 versus the T900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and T900.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger VG-160 provides an advantage in sensor technology.