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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony G3

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(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
  • Released February 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony G3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-110 was brought out 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VG-110 grades vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony G3

 VG-110 G3 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus VG-110

 G3 VG-110 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony G3

 VG-110 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 has outside dimensions 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 G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the VG-110 and the G3.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and G3 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and G3.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-110 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer VG-110 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography information
Sony G3 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
Sports photography with Sony G3
24
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (170 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (170 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography information
Sony G3 Landscape photography information
27
really wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
Sony G3 Vlogging details
28
really wide (27mm)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony G3
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-08 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $200