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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
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
  • Revealed February 2011
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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VG-110, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-6 was introduced 8 years later than the VG-110 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-6 scores against the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus VG-110

 TG-6 VG-110 
RevealedMay 2019February 2011Fresher by 101 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus TG-6

 VG-110 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Olympus VG-110

 TG-6 VG-110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has sizing of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VG-110 in the new Camera with 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 have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 versus the VG-110.

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and VG-110 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and VG-110.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-6 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
26
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (253 grams)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (170 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery power (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (253 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
57
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (170 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography features
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
27
really wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (170 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (253 grams)
28
really wide (27mm)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus Tough TG-6Olympus VG-110
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus VG-110
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-05-22 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 pounds) 105 grams (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 340 photos 170 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $449 $150