Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-5N

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony NEX-5N, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-110 was introduced 7 months before the NEX-5N which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the VG-110 matches up vs the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 vs the NEX-5N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and NEX-5N is 97 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and NEX-5N.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5N will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.