Olympus VG-110 vs Sony G3

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").

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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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.