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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T110

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T110 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL3
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T110 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T110, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and T110 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and T110 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL2 was unveiled 2 months later than the T110 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PL2 scores versus the T110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Sony T110

 E-PL2 T110 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Olympus E-PL2

 T110 E-PL2 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony T110

 E-PL2 T110 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony T110 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL2 versus the T110.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T110 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and T110 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and T110.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony T110 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography information
Sony T110 Portrait photography information
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Street photography factors
Sony T110 Street photography factors
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
56
has touch to focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL2
Sports photography with Sony T110
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (280 shots)
has no phase detect AF
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography factors
Sony T110 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (280 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography factors
Sony T110 Landscape photography factors
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery power (280 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging features
Sony T110 Vlogging features
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Sony T110
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-11 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Truepic V BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 362 grams (0.80 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $199