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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W610

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W610 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VG-160 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-160 was announced around the same time to the W610 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VG-160 matches up versus the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony W610

		

		

			
 VG-160 W610 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 W610 VG-160 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony W610

		

		

			
 VG-160 W610 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VG-160 and Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-160 against the W610.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W610 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and W610.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to consider the production date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 megapixel count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Street photography advice
Sony W610 Street photography advice
56
 lighter than others (125g)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
56
 lighter than others (113g)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
Sony W610 Sports photography info
27
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (165 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
27
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
66
 lighter than others (125 grams)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low battery pack (165 CIPA)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than others (113 grams)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
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 reasonably wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery pack (165 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 decently wide (26mm)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
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 reasonably wide (26mm)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than others (125g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
28
 decently wide (26mm)
 lighter than others (113g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing external mic socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony W610
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $200