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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A6400

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(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
  • Launched February 2011
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus VG-110 and Sony A6400, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The VG-110 was brought out 9 years before the A6400 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VG-110 grades versus the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony A6400

 VG-110 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Olympus VG-110

 A6400 VG-110 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2011More modern by 96 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony A6400

 VG-110 A6400 

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 features external measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VG-110 and Sony A6400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the VG-110 and the A6400.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and A6400 is 97 and 83 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and A6400.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-110 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6400 will show extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Sony A6400
26
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
81
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography info
Sony A6400 Sports photography info
24
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (170 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography information
Sony A6400 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (170 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
87
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography features
Sony A6400 Landscape photography features
27
rather wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (170 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (27mm)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
80
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony A6400
 Olympus VG-110Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-110 Sony Alpha a6400
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-02-08 2019-01-15
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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105g (0.23 lb) 403g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 170 pictures 410 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $898