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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W810 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 24 months before the W810 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VG-160 scores versus the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony W810

 VG-160 W810 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus VG-160

 W810 VG-160 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony W810

 VG-160 W810 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 comes with 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 W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-160 versus the W810.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and W810.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-160 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Sony W810
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (165 shots)
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competitors (125g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (165 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (165 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (26mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
32
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony W810
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $90 $100