Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX150
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
32
Portability
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2012
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VG-160 was revealed around the same time to the WX150 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the VG-160 scores vs the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony WX150
| VG-160 | WX150 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus VG-160
| WX150 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX150
| VG-160 | WX150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-160 vs the WX150.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and WX150.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX150 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
MP count good (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
Sports photography with Sony WX150
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (165 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Sony WX150
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (165 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (165 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Olympus VG-160 Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
quite wide (26mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-01-10 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 gr (0.28 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 240 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $90 | $300 |