Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-6
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced February 2011
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched March 2013
- Successor is Sony A6000
Photography Glossary Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Olympus VG-110 and Sony NEX-6, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
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Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VG-110 grades vs the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony NEX-6
| VG-110 | NEX-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus VG-110
| NEX-6 | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2013 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony NEX-6
| VG-110 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 features physical measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VG-110 and Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the VG-110 against the NEX-6.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and NEX-6 is 97 and 85 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and NEX-6.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VG-110 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older VG-110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Olympus VG-110 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2013-03-25 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 105 gr (0.23 lbs) | 345 gr (0.76 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 170 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $150 | $365 |
