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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-600 and Olympus VG-110, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and VG-110 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-600 was revealed 17 months earlier than the VG-110 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-600 scores vs the VG-110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus VG-110

 E-600 VG-110 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus E-600

 VG-110 E-600 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus VG-110

 E-600 VG-110 
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-600 and Olympus VG-110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-600 versus the VG-110.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and VG-110 is 71 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and VG-110.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-600 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged E-600 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
27
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Street photography advice
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-600
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (170 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
53
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (500 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (170 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
28
rather wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (170 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging factors
18
no video shooting
28
rather wide (27mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus E-600Olympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-600 Olympus VG-110
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-30 2011-02-08
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 515 gr (1.14 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 170 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $150