Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A35
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched but the VG-160 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe VG-160 was announced 4 months after the A35 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-160 grades against the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-160 and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony A35
| VG-160 | A35 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus VG-160
| A35 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A35
| VG-160 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | September 2011 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 provides outside dimensions 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 A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
See the Olympus VG-160 and Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 versus the A35.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and A35.
To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VG-160 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A35 will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Olympus VG-160 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VG-160 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 12.00 m |
| 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 415g (0.91 pounds) |
| Physical 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 rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 165 photos | 440 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $90 | $598 |