Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W330

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.