Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2012

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus VG-110 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

The VG-110 was brought out 22 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VG-110 grades versus the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
VG-110 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus VG-110
XZ-2 iHS | VG-110 | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 22 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
VG-110 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VG-110 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the VG-110 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and XZ-2 iHS is 97 and 85 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and XZ-2 iHS.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The VG-110 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged VG-110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105 grams (0.23 lbs) | 346 grams (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 pictures | 340 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-70B | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $150 | $450 |