Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX1
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched August 2009
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony WX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the VG-160 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VG-160 was manufactured 2 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the VG-160 scores versus the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony WX1
| VG-160 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus VG-160
| WX1 | VG-160 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX1
| VG-160 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 has outside dimensions 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 WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony WX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VG-160 and the WX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and WX1.
As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VG-160 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VG-160 will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger VG-160 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 7cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-70B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $90 | $149 |
