Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W570
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W570 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VG-160 was unveiled 13 months after the W570 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VG-160 scores vs the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony W570
VG-160 | W570 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus VG-160
W570 | VG-160 |
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Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony W570
VG-160 | W570 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 vs the W570.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and W570.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W570 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern VG-160 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $90 | $159 |