Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX100V
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-160 was announced 13 months after the TX100V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VG-160 matches up versus the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony TX100V
VG-160 | TX100V | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Olympus VG-160
TX100V | VG-160 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony TX100V
VG-160 | TX100V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 has got physical 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 TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 versus the TX100V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and TX100V.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX100V to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern VG-160 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 pictures | - |
Battery form | 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $90 | $380 |