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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was revealed 5 months after the TX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the VG-160 scores versus the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony TX10

 VG-160 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus VG-160

 TX10 VG-160 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony TX10

 VG-160 TX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 compared to the TX10.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and TX10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX10 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
Sony TX10 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
26
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (165 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
Sony TX10 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors (125g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (165 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (165 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony TX10
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $309