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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony WX350
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony WX350

 VG-160 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus VG-160

 WX350 VG-160 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX350

 VG-160 WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-160
Street photography with Sony WX350
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (165 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (125g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (165 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (165 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (26mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX350
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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