Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9 II

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9 II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The VG-110 was manufactured 9 years prior to the A9 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VG-110 scores versus the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 versus the A9 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and A9 II is 97 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and A9 II.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VG-110 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A9 II will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older VG-110 will be behind in sensor technology.