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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was unveiled 12 months before the WX80 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VG-160 matches up against the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 VG-160 WX80 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 WX80 VG-160 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 VG-160 WX80 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-160 and the WX80.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and WX80.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older VG-160 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography details
Sony WX80 Portrait photography details
34
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
35
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Street photography information
Sony WX80 Street photography information
56
 lighter than competitors in class (125g)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than others (124 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
27
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (165 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Sony WX80
66
 lighter than competitors in class (125g)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 bad battery pack (165 shots)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than others (124g)
 features focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
37
 relatively wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
30
 relatively wide (26mm)
 includes face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (125g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
35
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (124g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX80
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Body design 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 125g (0.28 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 240 photos
Battery form 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 recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $276