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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W710 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 12 months prior to the W710 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VG-160 grades against the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony W710

 VG-160 W710 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus VG-160

 W710 VG-160 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony W710

 VG-160 W710 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 compared to the W710.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and W710.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W710 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older VG-160 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
Sony W710 Street photography features
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (114g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
26
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (165 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (165 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (165 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
Vlogging with Sony W710
30
fairly wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony W710
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 125 grams (0.28 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery style 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $90 $90