Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX5

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was brought out 19 months later than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the VG-160 matches up versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-160 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-160 features physical 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-160 against the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and WX5.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VG-160 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern VG-160 should have a benefit in sensor technology.