Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-3

The following is a complete review of the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony NEX-3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The VG-110 was unveiled 9 months after the NEX-3 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VG-110 grades against the NEX-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 has outer measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony NEX-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the VG-110 vs the NEX-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and NEX-3 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and NEX-3.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VG-110 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-3 will produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent VG-110 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.