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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VG-110, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and VG-110 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and VG-110 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was released 8 years after the VG-110 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M1X scores versus the VG-110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus VG-110

 E-M1X VG-110 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2011Newer by 97 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus E-M1X

 VG-110 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VG-110

 E-M1X VG-110 

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has got outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VG-110 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-M1X vs the VG-110.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and VG-110 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and VG-110.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will render more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger E-M1X will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
76
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
26
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Olympus VG-110
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (997g)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography details
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (870 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
24
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (170 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery (870 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (997 grams)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
27
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (170 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging advice
68
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (997g)
28
fairly wide (27mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus VG-110
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-01-24 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lbs) 105 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 870 images 170 images
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $2,999 $150