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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W620

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(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
  • Released January 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VG-160 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was launched within a month of the W620 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VG-160 matches up vs the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony W620

		

		

			
 VG-160 W620 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 W620 VG-160 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony W620

		

		

			
 VG-160 W620 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-160 and Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-160 compared to the W620.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W620 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and W620.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really take the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Sony W620
56
 lighter than others in class (125 grams)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
56
 lighter than others in class (116 grams)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
27
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (165 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
33
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Sony W620
66
 lighter than others in class (125 grams)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (165 CIPA)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
 lighter than others in class (116g)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
37
 fairly wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery (165 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
30
 fairly wide (26mm)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lighter than others in class (125g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic support
30
 rather wide (28mm)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than others in class (116 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone support
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony W620
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Price at launch $90 $102