Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-7
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-7 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
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus VG-110 and Sony NEX-7, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-110 was revealed 10 months prior to the NEX-7 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VG-110 grades vs the NEX-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony NEX-7
| VG-110 | NEX-7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Olympus VG-110
| NEX-7 | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | December 2011 |  | February 2011 | Newer by 10 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony NEX-7
| VG-110 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the NEX-7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and NEX-7 is 97 and 84 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and NEX-7.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VG-110 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-7 will show greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Olympus VG-110 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2011-12-13 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 105 gr (0.23 pounds) | 400 gr (0.88 pounds) |
| Physical 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 score | not tested | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1016 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 170 images | 430 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-70B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $150 | $699 |