Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VG-110
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Launched February 2011
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-12 versus Olympus VG-110, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SZ-12 was announced 12 months later than the VG-110 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-12 scores vs the VG-110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Olympus VG-110. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus VG-110
SZ-12 | VG-110 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus SZ-12
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus VG-110
SZ-12 | VG-110 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 features outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-12 versus Olympus VG-110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-12 against the VG-110.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and VG-110 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and VG-110.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-12 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SZ-12 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Olympus VG-110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Olympus VG-110 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 105 grams (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 shots | 170 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $350 | $150 |