Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony TX10
VG-160 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus VG-160
TX10 | VG-160 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony TX10
VG-160 | TX10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | August 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |