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Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1 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
  • Launched February 2011
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Later Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-110 versus Sigma SD1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly similar but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-110 was released 5 months later than the SD1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 scores vs the SD1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sigma SD1

 VG-110 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Olympus VG-110

 SD1 VG-110 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sigma SD1

 VG-110 SD1 
IntroducedFebruary 2011September 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 versus the SD1.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and SD1 is 97 and 77 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and SD1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VG-110 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma SD1 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography information
26
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography information
Sigma SD1 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography features
Sigma SD1 Sports photography features
24
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (170 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
55
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography features
Sigma SD1 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (170 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Sigma SD1
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (170 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no liveview
no image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging features
Sigma SD1 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sigma SD1
 Olympus VG-110Sigma SD1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus VG-110 Sigma SD1
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-09-21
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105g (0.23 lb) -
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $2,339