Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX10

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was introduced 13 months later than the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the VG-160 matches up vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 versus the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX10 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer VG-160 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.