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Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

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
  • Introduced February 2011
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 VG-110 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus VG-110

 XZ-2 iHS VG-110 
IntroducedDecember 2012February 2011More modern by 22 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper 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 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
manual focus
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
24
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (170 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (170 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
61
good battery power (340 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (346g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography features
27
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (170 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
28
relatively wide (27mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
36
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (346g)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus VG-110Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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