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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus VG-160 and Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was revealed 17 months prior to the TF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the VG-160 matches up versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony TF1

 VG-160 TF1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus VG-160

 TF1 VG-160 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2012More recent by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony TF1

 VG-160 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-160 and Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-160 compared to the TF1.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and TF1.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-160 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Sony TF1
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (165 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Sony TF1
65
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony TF1
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $90 $266