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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H50

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H50 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony H50, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 2 years later than the H50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VG-110 scores against the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony H50

 VG-110 H50 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus VG-110

 H50 VG-110 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony H50

 VG-110 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 provides exterior 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 H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-110 vs the H50.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and H50 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-110 and H50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus VG-110 to deliver more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer VG-110 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
27
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (170 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (170 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (170 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
34
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony H50
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-08 2009-01-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $80