Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony H300
VG-110 | H300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus VG-110
H300 | VG-110 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | February 2011 | More modern by 36 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony H300
VG-110 | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony H300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and H300 is 97 and 63 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Olympus VG-110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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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 |