Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W370

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was announced 2 years after the W370 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VG-160 matches up against the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 has outside 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) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 against the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and W370.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent VG-160 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.