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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300 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
  • Announced February 2011
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony H300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was released 4 years before the H300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the VG-110 grades versus the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony H300

 VG-110 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus VG-110

 H300 VG-110 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2011More modern by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony H300

 VG-110 H300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 has external dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VG-110 vs the H300.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and H300 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and H300.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H300 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
Sony H300 Portrait photography information
27
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VG-110
Street photography with Sony H300
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography information
Sony H300 Sports photography information
25
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (170 shots)
no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery life (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (170 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
56
good battery life (350 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (590g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Sony H300
28
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (170 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Sony H300
28
relatively wide (27mm)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
24
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (590 grams)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony H300
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-08 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 gr (0.23 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $249