Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1 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
- Launched February 2011
(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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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.
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 dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sigma SD1
| VG-110 | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 | September 2010 | Similar generation | |
| Display type | Fixed | 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.
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.

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 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.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
| Olympus VG-110 | Sigma 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 |