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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W690

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W690 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W690 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-160 was introduced around the same time to the W690 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the VG-160 scores vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony W690

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony W690

		

		

			
 VG-160 W690 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W690 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-160 vs the W690.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W690 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and W690.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W690 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W690 Portrait photography highlights
33
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
34
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Sony W690
56
 lighter than average (125g)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
26
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
65
 lighter than average (125 grams)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 bad battery pack (165 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
36
 relatively wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
43
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging information
Sony W690 Vlogging information
30
 relatively wide (26mm)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than average (125 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic port
31
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W690 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony W690
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs
Type of battery 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $90 $297