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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A33

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A33 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A35
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A33 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The VG-160 was revealed 17 months after the A33 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the VG-160 grades vs the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony A33

 VG-160 A33 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Olympus VG-160

 A33 VG-160 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A33

 VG-160 A33 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 compared to the A33.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and A33.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The VG-160 contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher VG-160 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
Sony A33 Street photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
Sony A33 Sports photography highlights
26
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (165 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
Sony A33 Travel photography information
65
lighter than average in class (125g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (165 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography info
Sony A33 Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (165 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
Sony A33 Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
77
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony A33
 Olympus VG-160Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-160 Sony SLT-A33
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-10 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 500 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life 165 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $90 $230