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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released about the same time to the WX70 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VG-160 matches up versus the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 VG-160 WX70 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 WX70 VG-160 
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 VG-160 WX70 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys outer 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the VG-160 against the WX70.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and WX70.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX70 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
33
 good MP (14MP)
 supports face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
34
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
56
 lighter than others (125g)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
68
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
26
 good MP (14MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (165 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
65
 lighter than others (125g)
 good MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery (165 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than competition in class (114g)
 includes focus by touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
36
 quite wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery (165 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
30
 quite wide (26mm)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than others (125g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic port
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (114g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX70
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $90 $242