Olympus VG-110 vs Sony a5100
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Superseded the Sony a5000
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Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus VG-110 and Sony a5100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VG-110 was announced 4 years earlier than the a5100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the VG-110 matches up against the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus VG-110 vs Sony a5100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony a5100
| VG-110 | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Olympus VG-110
| a5100 | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2014 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 42 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony a5100
| VG-110 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the a5100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and a5100 is 97 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and a5100.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VG-110 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a5100 will offer extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| Olympus VG-110 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VG-110 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-02-08 | 2014-08-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 105 gr (0.23 lbs) | 283 gr (0.62 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 170 images | 400 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-70B | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $150 | $448 |