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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was brought out around the same time to the TX66 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VG-160 matches up versus the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony TX66

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 TX66 VG-160 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony TX66

		

		

			
 VG-160 TX66 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys exterior measurements 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 TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 compared to the TX66.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX66 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and TX66.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX66 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
42
 has manual focus
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Street photography highlights
Sony TX66 Street photography highlights
56
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
Sports photography with Sony TX66
26
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (250 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Sony TX66
65
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
 good battery pack (250 shots)
 offers touch focus
 good MP (18MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
36
 rather wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery pack (165 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
51
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 good battery pack (250 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
30
 rather wide (26mm)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (125g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
36
 fairly wide (26mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony TX66
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-10 2012-02-28
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 250 images
Style of battery 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 shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $90 $350