Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX9
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
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Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VG-160 was manufactured 13 months later than the WX9 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VG-160 scores vs the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-160 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony WX9
| VG-160 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus VG-160
| WX9 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony WX9
| VG-160 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 has physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony WX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-160 against the WX9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-160 and WX9.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX9 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer VG-160 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (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 jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 165 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $90 | $188 |
