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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H90

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H90 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus VG-110 versus Sony H90, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was announced 12 months earlier than the H90 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VG-110 matches up vs the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony H90

 VG-110 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus VG-110

 H90 VG-110 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony H90

 VG-110 H90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 features exterior measurements 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 H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the H90.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and H90 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography advice
Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
26
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
24
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (170 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (170 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
Landscape photography with Sony H90
27
decently wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (27mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony H90
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105g (0.23 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 images 290 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $230