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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W220 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 3 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-160 grades vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony W220

 VG-160 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus VG-160

 W220 VG-160 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony W220

 VG-160 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony W220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 and the W220.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and W220.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher VG-160 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
Portrait photography with Sony W220
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (165 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (165 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
36
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (165 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony W220
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $90 $160