Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A550

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony A550, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-110 was unveiled 15 months after the A550 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VG-110 matches up vs the A550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony A550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 versus the A550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and A550 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and A550.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VG-110 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A550 will produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent VG-110 will have a benefit in sensor technology.