Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus VG-110

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus VG-110, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 19 months after the VG-110 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the VG-110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Olympus VG-110. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has proportions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus VG-110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-820UZ and the VG-110.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and VG-110 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and VG-110.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ should have an advantage in sensor technology.