Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A380
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A380 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony A380, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very close but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe VG-110 was introduced 18 months later than the A380 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VG-110 grades vs the A380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A380 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony A380
VG-110 | A380 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus VG-110
A380 | VG-110 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony A380
VG-110 | A380 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony A380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VG-110 vs the A380.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and A380 is 97 and 68 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and A380.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A380 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher VG-110 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A380 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2009-08-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105g (0.23 pounds) | 519g (1.14 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 images | 500 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $150 | $899 |