Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony WX300
- Refreshed by Sony WX500
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the VG-160 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VG-160 was announced 3 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VG-160 grades vs the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony WX350
VG-160 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus VG-160
WX350 | VG-160 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX350
VG-160 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 vs the WX350.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and WX350.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older VG-160 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 gr (0.28 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 470 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-70B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $90 | $270 |