Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W330
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W330 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VG-160 was unveiled 2 years later than the W330 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VG-160 matches up vs the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony W330
VG-160 | W330 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus VG-160
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Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony W330
VG-160 | W330 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-160 and the W330.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and W330.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern VG-160 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $90 | $170 |